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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.86, 10,640.83 and 2,162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.86, 10,640.83 and 2,162.37 is: 3,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.86 : 10,640.83 = 2,162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.86/10,640.83 = 2,162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.86x = 10,640.83 × 2,162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.86x = 23,009,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009,411.57/7,092.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.02

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