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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.92, 10,627.14 and 2,921.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.92, 10,627.14 and 2,921.61 is: 4,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.92 : 10,627.14 = 2,921.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.92/10,627.14 = 2,921.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.92x = 10,627.14 × 2,921.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.92x = 31,048,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048,358.50/7,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.94

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