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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.32, 10,681.67 and 2,191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.32, 10,681.67 and 2,191.46 is: 3,287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.32 : 10,681.67 = 2,191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.32/10,681.67 = 2,191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.32x = 10,681.67 × 2,191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.32x = 23,408,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408,404.61/7,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.09

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