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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.64, 10,551.31 and 2,357.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.64, 10,551.31 and 2,357.00 is: 3,535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.64 : 10,551.31 = 2,357.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.64/10,551.31 = 2,357.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.64x = 10,551.31 × 2,357.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.64x = 24,869,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,869,431.85/7,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.79

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