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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.59, 10,921.17 and 2,086.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.59, 10,921.17 and 2,086.25 is: 3,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.59 : 10,921.17 = 2,086.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.59/10,921.17 = 2,086.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.59x = 10,921.17 × 2,086.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.59x = 22,784,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,290.91/7,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.03

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