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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.57, 10,630.46 and 2,156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.57, 10,630.46 and 2,156.25 is: 3,234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.57 : 10,630.46 = 2,156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.57/10,630.46 = 2,156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.57x = 10,630.46 × 2,156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.57x = 22,921,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921,918.59/7,086.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.56

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