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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.54, 10,991.73 and 2,132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.54, 10,991.73 and 2,132.94 is: 3,199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.54 : 10,991.73 = 2,132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.54/10,991.73 = 2,132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.54x = 10,991.73 × 2,132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.54x = 23,444,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,444,700.59/7,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.97

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