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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.27, 10,682.07 and 2,190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.27, 10,682.07 and 2,190.95 is: 3,286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.27 : 10,682.07 = 2,190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.27/10,682.07 = 2,190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.27x = 10,682.07 × 2,190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.27x = 23,403,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,827.86/7,121.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.47

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