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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.42, 10,993.31 and 2,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.42, 10,993.31 and 2,398.08 is: 3,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.42 : 10,993.31 = 2,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.42/10,993.31 = 2,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.42x = 10,993.31 × 2,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.42x = 26,362,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362,824.85/7,328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.34

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