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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.79, 10,627.12 and 2,155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.79, 10,627.12 and 2,155.29 is: 3,232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.79 : 10,627.12 = 2,155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.79/10,627.12 = 2,155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.79x = 10,627.12 × 2,155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.79x = 22,904,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,535.96/7,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.00

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