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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.40, 10,533.66 and 3,555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.40, 10,533.66 and 3,555.64 is: 5,323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.40 : 10,533.66 = 3,555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.40/10,533.66 = 3,555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.40x = 10,533.66 × 3,555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.40x = 37,453,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,453,902.84/7,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.64

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