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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,089.36, 10,635.33 and 2,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,089.36, 10,635.33 and 2,158.44 is: 3,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,089.36 : 10,635.33 = 2,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,089.36/10,635.33 = 2,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,089.36x = 10,635.33 × 2,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,089.36x = 22,955,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955,721.69/7,089.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.05

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