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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.72, 10,991.16 and 2,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.72, 10,991.16 and 2,133 is: 3,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.72 : 10,991.16 = 2,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.72/10,991.16 = 2,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.72x = 10,991.16 × 2,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.72x = 23,444,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,444,144.28/7,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.81

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