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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,136.35, 10,705.04 and 2,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,136.35, 10,705.04 and 2,205.36 is: 3,308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,136.35 : 10,705.04 = 2,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,136.35/10,705.04 = 2,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,136.35x = 10,705.04 × 2,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,136.35x = 23,608,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608,467.01/7,136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.20

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