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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.67, 10,583.66 and 2,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.67, 10,583.66 and 2,375.82 is: 3,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.67 : 10,583.66 = 2,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.67/10,583.66 = 2,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.67x = 10,583.66 × 2,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.67x = 25,144,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144,859.22/7,055.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.78

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