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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.84, 10,555.20 and 2,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.84, 10,555.20 and 2,418.24 is: 3,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.84 : 10,555.20 = 2,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.84/10,555.20 = 2,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.84x = 10,555.20 × 2,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.84x = 25,525,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,525,006.85/7,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.85

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