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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.34, 10,642.99 and 2,164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.34, 10,642.99 and 2,164.98 is: 3,247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.34 : 10,642.99 = 2,164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.34/10,642.99 = 2,164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.34x = 10,642.99 × 2,164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.34x = 23,041,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,041,860.49/7,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.46

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