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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323, 10,986.42 and 2,129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323, 10,986.42 and 2,129.04 is: 3,194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323 : 10,986.42 = 2,129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323/10,986.42 = 2,129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323x = 10,986.42 × 2,129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323x = 23,390,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,527.64/7,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.12

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