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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,120.72, 10,682.61 and 2,190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,120.72, 10,682.61 and 2,190.25 is: 3,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,120.72 : 10,682.61 = 2,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,120.72/10,682.61 = 2,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,120.72x = 10,682.61 × 2,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,120.72x = 23,397,586.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,397,586.55/7,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.85

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