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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.01, 10,989.02 and 2,132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.01, 10,989.02 and 2,132.29 is: 3,198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.01 : 10,989.02 = 2,132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.01/10,989.02 = 2,132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.01x = 10,989.02 × 2,132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.01x = 23,431,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,431,777.46/7,326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.44

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