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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.84, 10,584.20 and 2,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.84, 10,584.20 and 2,375.46 is: 3,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.84 : 10,584.20 = 2,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.84/10,584.20 = 2,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.84x = 10,584.20 × 2,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.84x = 25,142,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142,331.85/7,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.34

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