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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.21, 10,917.27 and 2,084.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.21, 10,917.27 and 2,084.10 is: 3,126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.21 : 10,917.27 = 2,084.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.21/10,917.27 = 2,084.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.21x = 10,917.27 × 2,084.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.21x = 22,752,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752,682.41/7,278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.14

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