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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.57, 10,688.36 and 1,931.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.57, 10,688.36 and 1,931.45 is: 2,897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.57 : 10,688.36 = 1,931.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.57/10,688.36 = 1,931.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.57x = 10,688.36 × 1,931.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.57x = 20,643,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,643,969.82/7,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.17

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