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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.36, 10,555.08 and 3,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.36, 10,555.08 and 3,332.48 is: 4,999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.36 : 10,555.08 = 3,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.36/10,555.08 = 3,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.36x = 10,555.08 × 3,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.36x = 35,174,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,174,593.00/7,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.69

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