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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.76, 10,581.84 and 2,375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.76, 10,581.84 and 2,375.04 is: 3,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.76 : 10,581.84 = 2,375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.76/10,581.84 = 2,375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.76x = 10,581.84 × 2,375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.76x = 25,132,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132,293.27/7,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.95

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