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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.28, 10,683.27 and 2,191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.28, 10,683.27 and 2,191.35 is: 3,287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.28 : 10,683.27 = 2,191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.28/10,683.27 = 2,191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.28x = 10,683.27 × 2,191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.28x = 23,410,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410,783.71/7,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.44

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