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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.39, 10,683.09 and 2,191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.39, 10,683.09 and 2,191.43 is: 3,287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.39 : 10,683.09 = 2,191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.39/10,683.09 = 2,191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.39x = 10,683.09 × 2,191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.39x = 23,411,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,270.63/7,121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.46

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