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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,134.59, 10,702.91 and 2,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,134.59, 10,702.91 and 2,204.66 is: 3,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,134.59 : 10,702.91 = 2,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,134.59/10,702.91 = 2,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,134.59x = 10,702.91 × 2,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,134.59x = 23,596,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,596,309.83/7,134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.31

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