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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.36, 10,638.54 and 2,161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.36, 10,638.54 and 2,161.89 is: 3,242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.36 : 10,638.54 = 2,161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.36/10,638.54 = 2,161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.36x = 10,638.54 × 2,161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.36x = 22,999,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,353.24/7,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.84

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