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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,075.22, 10,609.31 and 2,143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,075.22, 10,609.31 and 2,143.67 is: 3,214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,075.22 : 10,609.31 = 2,143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,075.22/10,609.31 = 2,143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,075.22x = 10,609.31 × 2,143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,075.22x = 22,742,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742,811.88/7,075.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.43

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