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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.57, 10,551.33 and 2,594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.57, 10,551.33 and 2,594.02 is: 3,889.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.57 : 10,551.33 = 2,594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.57/10,551.33 = 2,594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.57x = 10,551.33 × 2,594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.57x = 27,370,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,361.05/7,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.73

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