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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.04, 10,997.64 and 2,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.04, 10,997.64 and 2,136.24 is: 3,204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.04 : 10,997.64 = 2,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.04/10,997.64 = 2,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.04x = 10,997.64 × 2,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.04x = 23,493,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,598.47/7,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.67

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