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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.83, 10,998.59 and 2,137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.83, 10,998.59 and 2,137.70 is: 3,206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.83 : 10,998.59 = 2,137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.83/10,998.59 = 2,137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.83x = 10,998.59 × 2,137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.83x = 23,511,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,511,702.65/7,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.80

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