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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.31, 10,627.70 and 1,891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.31, 10,627.70 and 1,891.14 is: 2,836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.31 : 10,627.70 = 1,891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.31/10,627.70 = 1,891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.31x = 10,627.70 × 1,891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.31x = 20,098,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098,459.12/7,085.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.64

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