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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.08, 10,555.20 and 2,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.08, 10,555.20 and 2,418 is: 3,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.08 : 10,555.20 = 2,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.08/10,555.20 = 2,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.08x = 10,555.20 × 2,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.08x = 25,522,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522,473.60/7,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.37

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