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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.68, 10,997.34 and 2,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.68, 10,997.34 and 2,137.60 is: 3,206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.68 : 10,997.34 = 2,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.68/10,997.34 = 2,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.68x = 10,997.34 × 2,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.68x = 23,507,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,507,913.98/7,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.35

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