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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,089.78, 10,634.55 and 2,159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,089.78, 10,634.55 and 2,159.21 is: 3,238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,089.78 : 10,634.55 = 2,159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,089.78/10,634.55 = 2,159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,089.78x = 10,634.55 × 2,159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,089.78x = 22,962,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962,173.53/7,089.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.77

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