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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.15, 10,632.24 and 2,157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.15, 10,632.24 and 2,157.18 is: 3,236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.15 : 10,632.24 = 2,157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.15/10,632.24 = 2,157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.15x = 10,632.24 × 2,157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.15x = 22,935,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935,655.48/7,087.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.23

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