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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.32, 10,702.08 and 2,204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.32, 10,702.08 and 2,204.58 is: 3,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.32 : 10,702.08 = 2,204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.32/10,702.08 = 2,204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.32x = 10,702.08 × 2,204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.32x = 23,593,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593,591.53/7,135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.59

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