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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.38, 10,631.51 and 2,157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.38, 10,631.51 and 2,157.38 is: 3,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.38 : 10,631.51 = 2,157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.38/10,631.51 = 2,157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.38x = 10,631.51 × 2,157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.38x = 22,936,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936,207.04/7,087.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.20

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