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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.26, 10,997.56 and 2,066.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.26, 10,997.56 and 2,066.36 is: 3,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.26 : 10,997.56 = 2,066.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.26/10,997.56 = 2,066.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.26x = 10,997.56 × 2,066.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.26x = 22,724,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,918.08/7,331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.73

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