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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.67, 10,994.04 and 2,398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.67, 10,994.04 and 2,398.71 is: 3,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.67 : 10,994.04 = 2,398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.67/10,994.04 = 2,398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.67x = 10,994.04 × 2,398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.67x = 26,371,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371,513.69/7,328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.40

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