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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.18, 10,991.50 and 2,397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.18, 10,991.50 and 2,397.73 is: 3,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.18 : 10,991.50 = 2,397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.18/10,991.50 = 2,397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.18x = 10,991.50 × 2,397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.18x = 26,354,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,354,605.52/7,329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.84

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