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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.31, 10,546.94 and 2,352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.31, 10,546.94 and 2,352.03 is: 3,525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.31 : 10,546.94 = 2,352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.31/10,546.94 = 2,352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.31x = 10,546.94 × 2,352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.31x = 24,806,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806,719.29/7,036.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.53

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