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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.32, 10,997.04 and 2,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.32, 10,997.04 and 2,135.76 is: 3,204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.32 : 10,997.04 = 2,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.32/10,997.04 = 2,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.32x = 10,997.04 × 2,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.32x = 23,487,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,038.15/7,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.09

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