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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.44, 10,698.97 and 2,205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.44, 10,698.97 and 2,205.42 is: 3,308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.44 : 10,698.97 = 2,205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.44/10,698.97 = 2,205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.44x = 10,698.97 × 2,205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.44x = 23,595,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,595,722.42/7,132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.23

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