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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.16, 10,628.50 and 2,155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.16, 10,628.50 and 2,155.85 is: 3,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.16 : 10,628.50 = 2,155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.16/10,628.50 = 2,155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.16x = 10,628.50 × 2,155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.16x = 22,913,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913,451.73/7,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.55

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