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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.35, 10,638.26 and 2,162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.35, 10,638.26 and 2,162.01 is: 3,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.35 : 10,638.26 = 2,162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.35/10,638.26 = 2,162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.35x = 10,638.26 × 2,162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.35x = 23,000,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,000,013.69/7,092.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.93

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