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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,136.44, 10,706.02 and 2,205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,136.44, 10,706.02 and 2,205.81 is: 3,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,136.44 : 10,706.02 = 2,205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,136.44/10,706.02 = 2,205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,136.44x = 10,706.02 × 2,205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,136.44x = 23,615,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615,440.46/7,136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.14

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