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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.34, 10,583.53 and 2,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.34, 10,583.53 and 2,375.32 is: 3,563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.34 : 10,583.53 = 2,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.34/10,583.53 = 2,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.34x = 10,583.53 × 2,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.34x = 25,139,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,139,270.48/7,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.16

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