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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,084.91, 10,628.58 and 2,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,084.91, 10,628.58 and 2,155.04 is: 3,232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084.91 : 10,628.58 = 2,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084.91/10,628.58 = 2,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084.91x = 10,628.58 × 2,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084.91x = 22,905,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,015.04/7,084.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.93

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