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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.45, 10,584.38 and 2,375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.45, 10,584.38 and 2,375.90 is: 3,564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.45 : 10,584.38 = 2,375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.45/10,584.38 = 2,375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.45x = 10,584.38 × 2,375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.45x = 25,147,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147,428.44/7,055.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.26

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