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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.52, 10,628.08 and 2,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.52, 10,628.08 and 2,157.76 is: 3,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.52 : 10,628.08 = 2,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.52/10,628.08 = 2,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.52x = 10,628.08 × 2,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.52x = 22,932,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,845.90/7,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.67

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