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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.70, 10,704.69 and 2,204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.70, 10,704.69 and 2,204.18 is: 3,306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.70 : 10,704.69 = 2,204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.70/10,704.69 = 2,204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.70x = 10,704.69 × 2,204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.70x = 23,595,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,595,063.60/7,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.62

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