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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.55, 10,629.87 and 2,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.55, 10,629.87 and 2,155.59 is: 3,233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.55 : 10,629.87 = 2,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.55/10,629.87 = 2,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.55x = 10,629.87 × 2,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.55x = 22,913,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913,641.47/7,085.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.86

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