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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.70, 10,628.52 and 2,155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.70, 10,628.52 and 2,155.32 is: 3,232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.70 : 10,628.52 = 2,155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.70/10,628.52 = 2,155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.70x = 10,628.52 × 2,155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.70x = 22,907,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,861.73/7,085.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.97

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