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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.55, 10,526.55 and 2,336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.55, 10,526.55 and 2,336.55 is: 3,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.55 : 10,526.55 = 2,336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.55/10,526.55 = 2,336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.55x = 10,526.55 × 2,336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.55x = 24,595,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595,810.40/7,016.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.40

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