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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.42, 10,991.25 and 2,132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.42, 10,991.25 and 2,132.34 is: 3,198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.42 : 10,991.25 = 2,132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.42/10,991.25 = 2,132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.42x = 10,991.25 × 2,132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.42x = 23,437,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,437,082.03/7,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.98

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