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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.13, 10,687.03 and 2,965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.13, 10,687.03 and 2,965.01 is: 4,449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.13 : 10,687.03 = 2,965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.13/10,687.03 = 2,965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.13x = 10,687.03 × 2,965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.13x = 31,687,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687,150.82/7,122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.11

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