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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.01, 10,995.24 and 2,398.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.01, 10,995.24 and 2,398.63 is: 3,598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.01 : 10,995.24 = 2,398.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.01/10,995.24 = 2,398.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.01x = 10,995.24 × 2,398.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.01x = 26,373,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373,512.52/7,329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.51

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