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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,087.58, 10,632.90 and 2,157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,087.58, 10,632.90 and 2,157.61 is: 3,236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,087.58 : 10,632.90 = 2,157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,087.58/10,632.90 = 2,157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,087.58x = 10,632.90 × 2,157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,087.58x = 22,941,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941,651.37/7,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.88

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