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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,124.22, 10,687.36 and 2,192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,124.22, 10,687.36 and 2,192.54 is: 3,289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,124.22 : 10,687.36 = 2,192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,124.22/10,687.36 = 2,192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,124.22x = 10,687.36 × 2,192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,124.22x = 23,432,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,464.29/7,124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.13

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