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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.14, 10,627.02 and 2,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.14, 10,627.02 and 2,154.82 is: 3,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.14 : 10,627.02 = 2,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.14/10,627.02 = 2,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.14x = 10,627.02 × 2,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.14x = 22,899,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,315.24/7,085.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.02

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