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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.89, 10,987.71 and 2,129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.89, 10,987.71 and 2,129.77 is: 3,195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.89 : 10,987.71 = 2,129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.89/10,987.71 = 2,129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.89x = 10,987.71 × 2,129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.89x = 23,401,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401,245.06/7,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.19

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