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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,123.53, 10,686.51 and 2,192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,123.53, 10,686.51 and 2,192.25 is: 3,288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,123.53 : 10,686.51 = 2,192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,123.53/10,686.51 = 2,192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,123.53x = 10,686.51 × 2,192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,123.53x = 23,427,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,427,501.55/7,123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.75

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