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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.11, 10,991.33 and 2,397.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.11, 10,991.33 and 2,397.42 is: 3,595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.11 : 10,991.33 = 2,397.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.11/10,991.33 = 2,397.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.11x = 10,991.33 × 2,397.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.11x = 26,350,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350,822.38/7,329.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.37

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