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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,089.84, 10,635.98 and 2,158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,089.84, 10,635.98 and 2,158.29 is: 3,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,089.84 : 10,635.98 = 2,158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,089.84/10,635.98 = 2,158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,089.84x = 10,635.98 × 2,158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,089.84x = 22,955,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955,518.48/7,089.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.80

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