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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.21, 10,784.72 and 1,995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.21, 10,784.72 and 1,995.09 is: 2,992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.21 : 10,784.72 = 1,995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.21/10,784.72 = 1,995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.21x = 10,784.72 × 1,995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.21x = 21,516,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516,487.02/7,189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.89

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