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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.97, 10,628.60 and 2,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.97, 10,628.60 and 2,155.50 is: 3,233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.97 : 10,628.60 = 2,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.97/10,628.60 = 2,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.97x = 10,628.60 × 2,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.97x = 22,909,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909,936.52/7,085.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.14

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