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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,124.73, 10,685.82 and 2,193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,124.73, 10,685.82 and 2,193.03 is: 3,289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,124.73 : 10,685.82 = 2,193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,124.73/10,685.82 = 2,193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,124.73x = 10,685.82 × 2,193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,124.73x = 23,434,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,323.83/7,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.15

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