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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.24, 10,553.82 and 2,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.24, 10,553.82 and 2,417 is: 3,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.24 : 10,553.82 = 2,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.24/10,553.82 = 2,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.24x = 10,553.82 × 2,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.24x = 25,508,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,508,582.94/7,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.83

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