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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.28, 10,584.15 and 2,897.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.28, 10,584.15 and 2,897.55 is: 4,346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.28 : 10,584.15 = 2,897.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.28/10,584.15 = 2,897.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.28x = 10,584.15 × 2,897.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.28x = 30,668,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,668,103.83/7,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.83

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