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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.37, 10,554.69 and 2,355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.37, 10,554.69 and 2,355.51 is: 3,533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.37 : 10,554.69 = 2,355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.37/10,554.69 = 2,355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.37x = 10,554.69 × 2,355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.37x = 24,861,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861,647.01/7,036.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.31

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