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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.40, 10,121.80 and 7,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.40, 10,121.80 and 7,213.40 is: 10,121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.40 : 10,121.80 = 7,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.40/10,121.80 = 7,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.40x = 10,121.80 × 7,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.40x = 73,012,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,012,592.12/7,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.80

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