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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.54, 10,986.38 and 2,128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.54, 10,986.38 and 2,128.74 is: 3,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.54 : 10,986.38 = 2,128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.54/10,986.38 = 2,128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.54x = 10,986.38 × 2,128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.54x = 23,387,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,387,146.56/7,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.42

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