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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.18, 10,987.59 and 2,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.18, 10,987.59 and 2,131.10 is: 3,196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.18 : 10,987.59 = 2,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.18/10,987.59 = 2,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.18x = 10,987.59 × 2,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.18x = 23,415,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415,653.05/7,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.60

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