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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.72, 10,625.76 and 2,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.72, 10,625.76 and 2,152.64 is: 3,229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.72 : 10,625.76 = 2,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.72/10,625.76 = 2,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.72x = 10,625.76 × 2,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.72x = 22,873,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,873,436.01/7,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.47

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