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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.24, 10,550.85 and 2,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.24, 10,550.85 and 2,354.62 is: 3,530.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.24 : 10,550.85 = 2,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.24/10,550.85 = 2,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.24x = 10,550.85 × 2,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.24x = 24,843,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,242.43/7,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.76

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