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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,124.99, 10,682.42 and 2,191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,124.99, 10,682.42 and 2,191.95 is: 3,286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,124.99 : 10,682.42 = 2,191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,124.99/10,682.42 = 2,191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,124.99x = 10,682.42 × 2,191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,124.99x = 23,415,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415,319.56/7,124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.37

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