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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.88, 10,633.70 and 2,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.88, 10,633.70 and 2,158.14 is: 3,237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.88 : 10,633.70 = 2,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.88/10,633.70 = 2,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.88x = 10,633.70 × 2,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.88x = 22,949,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,949,013.32/7,088.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.33

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