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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.44, 10,991.87 and 2,397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.44, 10,991.87 and 2,397.98 is: 3,596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.44 : 10,991.87 = 2,397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.44/10,991.87 = 2,397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.44x = 10,991.87 × 2,397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.44x = 26,358,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358,262.94/7,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.22

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