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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.13, 10,585.61 and 2,375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.13, 10,585.61 and 2,375.95 is: 3,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.13 : 10,585.61 = 2,375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.13/10,585.61 = 2,375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.13x = 10,585.61 × 2,375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.13x = 25,150,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150,859.56/7,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.40

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