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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.48, 10,681.52 and 2,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.48, 10,681.52 and 2,191.28 is: 3,286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.48 : 10,681.52 = 2,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.48/10,681.52 = 2,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.48x = 10,681.52 × 2,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.48x = 23,406,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406,201.15/7,121.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.70

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