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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.89, 10,553.84 and 3,031.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.89, 10,553.84 and 3,031.64 is: 4,547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.89 : 10,553.84 = 3,031.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.89/10,553.84 = 3,031.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.89x = 10,553.84 × 3,031.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.89x = 31,995,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,995,443.50/7,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.46

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