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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.70, 10,997.64 and 2,066.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.70, 10,997.64 and 2,066.76 is: 3,100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.70 : 10,997.64 = 2,066.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.70/10,997.64 = 2,066.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.70x = 10,997.64 × 2,066.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.70x = 22,729,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,482.45/7,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.17

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