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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.24, 10,546.65 and 2,655.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.24, 10,546.65 and 2,655.77 is: 3,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.24 : 10,546.65 = 2,655.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.24/10,546.65 = 2,655.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.24x = 10,546.65 × 2,655.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.24x = 28,009,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,009,503.04/7,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.31

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