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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.26, 10,551.56 and 3,525.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.26, 10,551.56 and 3,525.05 is: 5,286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.26 : 10,551.56 = 3,525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.26/10,551.56 = 3,525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.26x = 10,551.56 × 3,525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.26x = 37,194,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,706.19/7,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.15

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