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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.73, 10,548.34 and 2,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.73, 10,548.34 and 2,352.96 is: 3,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.73 : 10,548.34 = 2,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.73/10,548.34 = 2,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.73x = 10,548.34 × 2,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.73x = 24,819,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,819,816.20/7,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.68

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