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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.04, 10,554.62 and 2,356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.04, 10,554.62 and 2,356.07 is: 3,534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.04 : 10,554.62 = 2,356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.04/10,554.62 = 2,356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.04x = 10,554.62 × 2,356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.04x = 24,867,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867,423.54/7,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.29

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