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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.38, 10,583.22 and 2,375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.38, 10,583.22 and 2,375.50 is: 3,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.38 : 10,583.22 = 2,375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.38/10,583.22 = 2,375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.38x = 10,583.22 × 2,375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.38x = 25,140,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140,439.11/7,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.30

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