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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.17, 10,691.60 and 2,131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.17, 10,691.60 and 2,131.88 is: 3,197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.17 : 10,691.60 = 2,131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.17/10,691.60 = 2,131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.17x = 10,691.60 × 2,131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.17x = 22,793,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,144.09/7,129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.17

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