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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.39, 10,625.33 and 2,151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.39, 10,625.33 and 2,151.77 is: 3,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.39 : 10,625.33 = 2,151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.39/10,625.33 = 2,151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.39x = 10,625.33 × 2,151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.39x = 22,863,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863,206.48/7,082.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.18

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