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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.56, 10,554.72 and 2,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.56, 10,554.72 and 2,419.44 is: 3,629.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.56 : 10,554.72 = 2,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.56/10,554.72 = 2,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.56x = 10,554.72 × 2,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.56x = 25,536,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536,511.76/7,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.12

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