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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.78, 10,557.50 and 2,357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.78, 10,557.50 and 2,357.22 is: 3,537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.78 : 10,557.50 = 2,357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.78/10,557.50 = 2,357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.78x = 10,557.50 × 2,357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.78x = 24,886,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,886,350.15/7,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.11

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