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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.58, 10,552.34 and 2,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.58, 10,552.34 and 2,355.08 is: 3,532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.58 : 10,552.34 = 2,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.58/10,552.34 = 2,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.58x = 10,552.34 × 2,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.58x = 24,851,604.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851,604.89/7,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.78

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