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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.41, 10,634.21 and 2,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.41, 10,634.21 and 2,158.44 is: 3,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.41 : 10,634.21 = 2,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.41/10,634.21 = 2,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.41x = 10,634.21 × 2,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.41x = 22,953,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,953,327.54/7,088.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.15

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