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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.83, 10,585.14 and 2,375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.83, 10,585.14 and 2,375.65 is: 3,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.83 : 10,585.14 = 2,375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.83/10,585.14 = 2,375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.83x = 10,585.14 × 2,375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.83x = 25,146,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,146,587.84/7,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.94

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