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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.63, 10,682.12 and 2,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.63, 10,682.12 and 2,191.05 is: 3,286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.63 : 10,682.12 = 2,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.63/10,682.12 = 2,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.63x = 10,682.12 × 2,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.63x = 23,405,048.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405,048.07/7,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.48

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