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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,084.26, 10,626.77 and 2,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,084.26, 10,626.77 and 2,153.53 is: 3,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084.26 : 10,626.77 = 2,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084.26/10,626.77 = 2,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084.26x = 10,626.77 × 2,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084.26x = 22,885,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885,014.86/7,084.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.40

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