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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.51, 10,991.27 and 2,133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.51, 10,991.27 and 2,133.79 is: 3,200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.51 : 10,991.27 = 2,133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.51/10,991.27 = 2,133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.51x = 10,991.27 × 2,133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.51x = 23,453,062.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453,062.01/7,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.69

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