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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.16, 10,627.18 and 2,154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.16, 10,627.18 and 2,154.79 is: 3,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.16 : 10,627.18 = 2,154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.16/10,627.18 = 2,154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.16x = 10,627.18 × 2,154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.16x = 22,899,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,361.21/7,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.02

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