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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.77, 10,682.82 and 2,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.77, 10,682.82 and 2,191.45 is: 3,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.77 : 10,682.82 = 2,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.77/10,682.82 = 2,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.77x = 10,682.82 × 2,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.77x = 23,410,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410,865.89/7,121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.23

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