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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.59, 10,621.73 and 2,922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.59, 10,621.73 and 2,922.82 is: 4,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.59 : 10,621.73 = 2,922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.59/10,621.73 = 2,922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.59x = 10,621.73 × 2,922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.59x = 31,045,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,045,385.63/7,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.72

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