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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.14, 10,642.33 and 2,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.14, 10,642.33 and 2,164.40 is: 3,246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.14 : 10,642.33 = 2,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.14/10,642.33 = 2,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.14x = 10,642.33 × 2,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.14x = 23,034,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,248.45/7,095.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.48

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