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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.53, 10,991.67 and 2,132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.53, 10,991.67 and 2,132.41 is: 3,199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.53 : 10,991.67 = 2,132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.53/10,991.67 = 2,132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.53x = 10,991.67 × 2,132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.53x = 23,438,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,438,747.02/7,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.16

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