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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,123.22, 10,685.86 and 2,191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,123.22, 10,685.86 and 2,191.54 is: 3,287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,123.22 : 10,685.86 = 2,191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,123.22/10,685.86 = 2,191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,123.22x = 10,685.86 × 2,191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,123.22x = 23,418,489.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,489.62/7,123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.63

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