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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.16, 10,624.46 and 2,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.16, 10,624.46 and 2,152.30 is: 3,228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.16 : 10,624.46 = 2,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.16/10,624.46 = 2,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.16x = 10,624.46 × 2,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.16x = 22,866,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866,987.94/7,082.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.82

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