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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.97, 10,987.29 and 2,395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.97, 10,987.29 and 2,395.92 is: 3,591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.97 : 10,987.29 = 2,395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.97/10,987.29 = 2,395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.97x = 10,987.29 × 2,395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.97x = 26,324,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,324,667.86/7,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.86

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