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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.08, 10,643.41 and 2,165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.08, 10,643.41 and 2,165.82 is: 3,248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.08 : 10,643.41 = 2,165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.08/10,643.41 = 2,165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.08x = 10,643.41 × 2,165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.08x = 23,051,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,051,710.25/7,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.51

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