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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.88, 10,921.31 and 2,086.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.88, 10,921.31 and 2,086.75 is: 3,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.88 : 10,921.31 = 2,086.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.88/10,921.31 = 2,086.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.88x = 10,921.31 × 2,086.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.88x = 22,790,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790,043.64/7,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.12

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