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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.40, 10,995.87 and 2,136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.40, 10,995.87 and 2,136.06 is: 3,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.40 : 10,995.87 = 2,136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.40/10,995.87 = 2,136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.40x = 10,995.87 × 2,136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.40x = 23,487,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,838.07/7,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.73

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