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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.40, 10,995.76 and 2,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.40, 10,995.76 and 2,136.32 is: 3,204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.40 : 10,995.76 = 2,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.40/10,995.76 = 2,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.40x = 10,995.76 × 2,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.40x = 23,490,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,490,462.00/7,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.53

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