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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,134.38, 10,701.45 and 2,203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,134.38, 10,701.45 and 2,203.44 is: 3,305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,134.38 : 10,701.45 = 2,203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,134.38/10,701.45 = 2,203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,134.38x = 10,701.45 × 2,203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,134.38x = 23,579,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,579,962.86/7,134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.12

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