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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.03, 10,987.14 and 2,129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.03, 10,987.14 and 2,129.23 is: 3,194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.03 : 10,987.14 = 2,129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.03/10,987.14 = 2,129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.03x = 10,987.14 × 2,129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.03x = 23,394,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394,148.10/7,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.16

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