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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.32, 10,628.35 and 2,154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.32, 10,628.35 and 2,154.58 is: 3,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.32 : 10,628.35 = 2,154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.32/10,628.35 = 2,154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.32x = 10,628.35 × 2,154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.32x = 22,899,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,598.39/7,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.98

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