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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.77, 10,640.76 and 2,162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.77, 10,640.76 and 2,162.49 is: 3,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.77 : 10,640.76 = 2,162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.77/10,640.76 = 2,162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.77x = 10,640.76 × 2,162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.77x = 23,010,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,537.09/7,092.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.23

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