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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.57, 10,549.83 and 2,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.57, 10,549.83 and 2,593.02 is: 3,888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.57 : 10,549.83 = 2,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.57/10,549.83 = 2,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.57x = 10,549.83 × 2,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.57x = 27,355,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355,920.19/7,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.23

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