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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.13, 10,679.72 and 2,189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.13, 10,679.72 and 2,189.18 is: 3,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.13 : 10,679.72 = 2,189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.13/10,679.72 = 2,189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.13x = 10,679.72 × 2,189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.13x = 23,379,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379,845.18/7,119.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.09

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