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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.04, 10,990.98 and 2,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.04, 10,990.98 and 2,132.44 is: 3,199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.04 : 10,990.98 = 2,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.04/10,990.98 = 2,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.04x = 10,990.98 × 2,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.04x = 23,437,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,437,605.39/7,326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.22

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