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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.74, 10,995.57 and 2,397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.74, 10,995.57 and 2,397.65 is: 3,596.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.74 : 10,995.57 = 2,397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.74/10,995.57 = 2,397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.74x = 10,995.57 × 2,397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.74x = 26,363,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363,473.43/7,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.78

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