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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.52, 10,635.48 and 2,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.52, 10,635.48 and 2,162.68 is: 3,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.52 : 10,635.48 = 2,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.52/10,635.48 = 2,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.52x = 10,635.48 × 2,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.52x = 23,001,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001,139.89/7,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.01

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