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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.03, 10,923.17 and 2,086.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.03, 10,923.17 and 2,086.50 is: 3,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.03 : 10,923.17 = 2,086.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.03/10,923.17 = 2,086.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.03x = 10,923.17 × 2,086.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.03x = 22,791,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791,183.77/7,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.21

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