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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,136.33, 10,705.64 and 2,204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,136.33, 10,705.64 and 2,204.82 is: 3,307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,136.33 : 10,705.64 = 2,204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,136.33/10,705.64 = 2,204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,136.33x = 10,705.64 × 2,204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,136.33x = 23,603,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,603,998.16/7,136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.58

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