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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.37, 10,988.46 and 2,396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.37, 10,988.46 and 2,396.69 is: 3,593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.37 : 10,988.46 = 2,396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.37/10,988.46 = 2,396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.37x = 10,988.46 × 2,396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.37x = 26,335,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335,918.46/7,328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.69

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