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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.41, 10,997.49 and 2,136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.41, 10,997.49 and 2,136.27 is: 3,204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.41 : 10,997.49 = 2,136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.41/10,997.49 = 2,136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.41x = 10,997.49 × 2,136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.41x = 23,493,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,607.96/7,330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.95

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