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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.38, 10,998.84 and 2,138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.38, 10,998.84 and 2,138.12 is: 3,207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.38 : 10,998.84 = 2,138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.38/10,998.84 = 2,138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.38x = 10,998.84 × 2,138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.38x = 23,516,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516,839.78/7,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.26

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