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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317, 10,975.62 and 2,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317, 10,975.62 and 2,123.40 is: 3,185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317 : 10,975.62 = 2,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317/10,975.62 = 2,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317x = 10,975.62 × 2,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317x = 23,305,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,305,631.51/7,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.13

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