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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.62, 10,626.84 and 2,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.62, 10,626.84 and 2,155.10 is: 3,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.62 : 10,626.84 = 2,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.62/10,626.84 = 2,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.62x = 10,626.84 × 2,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.62x = 22,901,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901,849.75/7,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.71

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