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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.32, 11,000.04 and 2,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.32, 11,000.04 and 2,137.76 is: 3,207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.32 : 11,000.04 = 2,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.32/11,000.04 = 2,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.32x = 11,000.04 × 2,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.32x = 23,515,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,515,445.51/7,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.09

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