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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.41, 10,624.83 and 2,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.41, 10,624.83 and 2,152.54 is: 3,229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.41 : 10,624.83 = 2,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.41/10,624.83 = 2,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.41x = 10,624.83 × 2,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.41x = 22,870,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870,371.57/7,082.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.18

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