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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.43, 10,998.99 and 2,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.43, 10,998.99 and 2,137.32 is: 3,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.43 : 10,998.99 = 2,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.43/10,998.99 = 2,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.43x = 10,998.99 × 2,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.43x = 23,508,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,508,361.31/7,331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.52

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