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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,084.72, 10,626.72 and 2,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,084.72, 10,626.72 and 2,154.25 is: 3,231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084.72 : 10,626.72 = 2,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084.72/10,626.72 = 2,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084.72x = 10,626.72 × 2,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084.72x = 22,892,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,892,611.56/7,084.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.27

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