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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.86, 10,983.60 and 2,128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.86, 10,983.60 and 2,128.14 is: 3,192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.86 : 10,983.60 = 2,128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.86/10,983.60 = 2,128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.86x = 10,983.60 × 2,128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.86x = 23,374,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374,638.50/7,321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.45

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