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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,093.84, 10,637.22 and 2,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,093.84, 10,637.22 and 2,162.32 is: 3,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,093.84 : 10,637.22 = 2,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,093.84/10,637.22 = 2,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,093.84x = 10,637.22 × 2,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,093.84x = 23,001,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001,073.55/7,093.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.40

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