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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.02, 10,633.56 and 2,157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.02, 10,633.56 and 2,157.53 is: 3,236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.02 : 10,633.56 = 2,157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.02/10,633.56 = 2,157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.02x = 10,633.56 × 2,157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.02x = 22,942,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,181.51/7,088.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.76

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