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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.10, 10,982.72 and 2,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.10, 10,982.72 and 2,126.30 is: 3,189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.10 : 10,982.72 = 2,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.10/10,982.72 = 2,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.10x = 10,982.72 × 2,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.10x = 23,352,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352,557.54/7,321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.76

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