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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.65, 10,627.07 and 2,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.65, 10,627.07 and 2,086.16 is: 3,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.65 : 10,627.07 = 2,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.65/10,627.07 = 2,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.65x = 10,627.07 × 2,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.65x = 22,169,704.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,169,704.79/7,083.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.70

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