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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.59, 10,553.49 and 2,039.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.59, 10,553.49 and 2,039.55 is: 3,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.59 : 10,553.49 = 2,039.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.59/10,553.49 = 2,039.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.59x = 10,553.49 × 2,039.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.59x = 21,524,370.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524,370.53/7,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.92

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