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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.28, 10,993.83 and 2,398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.28, 10,993.83 and 2,398.20 is: 3,596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.28 : 10,993.83 = 2,398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.28/10,993.83 = 2,398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.28x = 10,993.83 × 2,398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.28x = 26,365,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,365,403.11/7,331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.29

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