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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.37, 10,995.18 and 2,397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.37, 10,995.18 and 2,397.37 is: 3,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.37 : 10,995.18 = 2,397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.37/10,995.18 = 2,397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.37x = 10,995.18 × 2,397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.37x = 26,359,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359,514.68/7,329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.42

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