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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.31, 10,996.07 and 2,137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.31, 10,996.07 and 2,137.19 is: 3,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.31 : 10,996.07 = 2,137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.31/10,996.07 = 2,137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.31x = 10,996.07 × 2,137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.31x = 23,500,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,500,625.18/7,331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.52

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