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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,075.34, 10,613.04 and 2,145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,075.34, 10,613.04 and 2,145.03 is: 3,217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,075.34 : 10,613.04 = 2,145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,075.34/10,613.04 = 2,145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,075.34x = 10,613.04 × 2,145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,075.34x = 22,765,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765,250.48/7,075.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.55

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