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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.17, 10,554.26 and 2,355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.17, 10,554.26 and 2,355.32 is: 3,532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.17 : 10,554.26 = 2,355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.17/10,554.26 = 2,355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.17x = 10,554.26 × 2,355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.17x = 24,858,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858,595.12/7,036.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.97

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