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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.39, 10,705.23 and 2,137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.39, 10,705.23 and 2,137.93 is: 3,207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.39 : 10,705.23 = 2,137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.39/10,705.23 = 2,137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.39x = 10,705.23 × 2,137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.39x = 22,887,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887,005.61/7,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.54

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