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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.67, 10,634.59 and 2,158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.67, 10,634.59 and 2,158.69 is: 3,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.67 : 10,634.59 = 2,158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.67/10,634.59 = 2,158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.67x = 10,634.59 × 2,158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.67x = 22,956,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,956,804.28/7,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.52

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