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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.52, 10,554.77 and 3,336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.52, 10,554.77 and 3,336.73 is: 5,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.52 : 10,554.77 = 3,336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.52/10,554.77 = 3,336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.52x = 10,554.77 × 3,336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.52x = 35,218,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218,387.14/7,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.09

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