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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.68, 10,632.39 and 2,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.68, 10,632.39 and 2,159.44 is: 3,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.68 : 10,632.39 = 2,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.68/10,632.39 = 2,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.68x = 10,632.39 × 2,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.68x = 22,960,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,960,008.26/7,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.97

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