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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,134.68, 10,701.48 and 2,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,134.68, 10,701.48 and 2,205.56 is: 3,308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,134.68 : 10,701.48 = 2,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,134.68/10,701.48 = 2,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,134.68x = 10,701.48 × 2,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,134.68x = 23,602,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602,756.23/7,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.17

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