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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.14, 10,982.07 and 2,127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.14, 10,982.07 and 2,127.06 is: 3,190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.14 : 10,982.07 = 2,127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.14/10,982.07 = 2,127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.14x = 10,982.07 × 2,127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.14x = 23,359,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359,521.81/7,321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.69

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