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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.86, 10,643.79 and 2,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.86, 10,643.79 and 2,165.52 is: 3,248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.86 : 10,643.79 = 2,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.86/10,643.79 = 2,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.86x = 10,643.79 × 2,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.86x = 23,049,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049,329.29/7,095.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.28

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