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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.63, 10,633.38 and 2,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.63, 10,633.38 and 2,158.63 is: 3,238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.63 : 10,633.38 = 2,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.63/10,633.38 = 2,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.63x = 10,633.38 × 2,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.63x = 22,953,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,953,498.39/7,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.07

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