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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.46, 10,558.23 and 2,653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.46, 10,558.23 and 2,653.94 is: 3,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.46 : 10,558.23 = 2,653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.46/10,558.23 = 2,653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.46x = 10,558.23 × 2,653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.46x = 28,020,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,020,908.93/7,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.25

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