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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.28, 10,623.69 and 2,151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.28, 10,623.69 and 2,151.54 is: 3,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.28 : 10,623.69 = 2,151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.28/10,623.69 = 2,151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.28x = 10,623.69 × 2,151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.28x = 22,857,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,857,293.98/7,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.39

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