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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.43, 10,997.49 and 2,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.43, 10,997.49 and 2,136.32 is: 3,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.43 : 10,997.49 = 2,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.43/10,997.49 = 2,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.43x = 10,997.49 × 2,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.43x = 23,494,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,157.84/7,330.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.02

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