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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.26, 10,683.41 and 2,191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.26, 10,683.41 and 2,191.86 is: 3,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.26 : 10,683.41 = 2,191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.26/10,683.41 = 2,191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.26x = 10,683.41 × 2,191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.26x = 23,416,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416,539.04/7,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.80

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