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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.14, 10,584.35 and 2,375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.14, 10,584.35 and 2,375.29 is: 3,562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.14 : 10,584.35 = 2,375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.14/10,584.35 = 2,375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.14x = 10,584.35 × 2,375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.14x = 25,140,835.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140,835.91/7,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.97

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