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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.25, 10,921.88 and 2,087.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.25, 10,921.88 and 2,087.13 is: 3,130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.25 : 10,921.88 = 2,087.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.25/10,921.88 = 2,087.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.25x = 10,921.88 × 2,087.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.25x = 22,795,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,383.40/7,281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.70

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