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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,084.85, 10,627.29 and 2,154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,084.85, 10,627.29 and 2,154.53 is: 3,231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084.85 : 10,627.29 = 2,154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084.85/10,627.29 = 2,154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084.85x = 10,627.29 × 2,154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084.85x = 22,896,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896,815.12/7,084.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.80

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