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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.55, 10,626.15 and 2,088.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.55, 10,626.15 and 2,088.27 is: 3,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.55 : 10,626.15 = 2,088.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.55/10,626.15 = 2,088.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.55x = 10,626.15 × 2,088.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.55x = 22,190,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190,278.32/7,086.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.32

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