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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.24, 10,701.96 and 2,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.24, 10,701.96 and 2,205.96 is: 3,307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.24 : 10,701.96 = 2,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.24/10,701.96 = 2,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.24x = 10,701.96 × 2,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.24x = 23,608,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608,095.68/7,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.73

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