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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.52, 10,629.58 and 2,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.52, 10,629.58 and 2,158.76 is: 3,237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.52 : 10,629.58 = 2,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.52/10,629.58 = 2,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.52x = 10,629.58 × 2,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.52x = 22,946,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,946,712.12/7,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.17

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