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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.03, 10,991.64 and 2,132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.03, 10,991.64 and 2,132.23 is: 3,198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.03 : 10,991.64 = 2,132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.03/10,991.64 = 2,132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.03x = 10,991.64 × 2,132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.03x = 23,436,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,436,704.56/7,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.66

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