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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.50, 10,997.57 and 2,136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.50, 10,997.57 and 2,136.38 is: 3,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.50 : 10,997.57 = 2,136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.50/10,997.57 = 2,136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.50x = 10,997.57 × 2,136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.50x = 23,494,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,938.95/7,330.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.09

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