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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.73, 10,629.18 and 2,155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.73, 10,629.18 and 2,155.41 is: 3,233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.73 : 10,629.18 = 2,155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.73/10,629.18 = 2,155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.73x = 10,629.18 × 2,155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.73x = 22,910,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,910,240.86/7,085.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.29

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