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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.82, 10,993.86 and 2,398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.82, 10,993.86 and 2,398.44 is: 3,597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.82 : 10,993.86 = 2,398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.82/10,993.86 = 2,398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.82x = 10,993.86 × 2,398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.82x = 26,368,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,113.58/7,328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.87

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