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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.10, 10,996.76 and 2,136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.10, 10,996.76 and 2,136.38 is: 3,205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.10 : 10,996.76 = 2,136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.10/10,996.76 = 2,136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.10x = 10,996.76 × 2,136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.10x = 23,493,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,208.49/7,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.03

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