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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.55, 10,659.87 and 2,175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.55, 10,659.87 and 2,175.57 is: 3,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.55 : 10,659.87 = 2,175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.55/10,659.87 = 2,175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.55x = 10,659.87 × 2,175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.55x = 23,191,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,293.38/7,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.83

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