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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.99, 10,708.20 and 2,140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.99, 10,708.20 and 2,140.68 is: 3,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.99 : 10,708.20 = 2,140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.99/10,708.20 = 2,140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.99x = 10,708.20 × 2,140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.99x = 22,922,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,829.58/7,137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.38

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