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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.44, 10,975.50 and 2,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.44, 10,975.50 and 2,122.12 is: 3,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.44 : 10,975.50 = 2,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.44/10,975.50 = 2,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.44x = 10,975.50 × 2,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.44x = 23,291,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,291,328.06/7,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.42

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