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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.34, 10,986.30 and 2,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.34, 10,986.30 and 2,396.52 is: 3,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.34 : 10,986.30 = 2,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.34/10,986.30 = 2,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.34x = 10,986.30 × 2,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.34x = 26,328,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,328,887.68/7,328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.75

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