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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.33, 10,623.72 and 2,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.33, 10,623.72 and 2,151.96 is: 3,228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.33 : 10,623.72 = 2,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.33/10,623.72 = 2,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.33x = 10,623.72 × 2,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.33x = 22,861,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861,788.72/7,082.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.01

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