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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.43, 10,678.23 and 2,189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.43, 10,678.23 and 2,189.70 is: 3,283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.43 : 10,678.23 = 2,189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.43/10,678.23 = 2,189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.43x = 10,678.23 × 2,189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.43x = 23,382,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,382,120.23/7,121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.35

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