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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.40, 10,643.58 and 2,165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.40, 10,643.58 and 2,165.48 is: 3,248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.40 : 10,643.58 = 2,165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.40/10,643.58 = 2,165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.40x = 10,643.58 × 2,165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.40x = 23,048,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,048,459.62/7,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.37

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