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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.61, 10,558.57 and 3,090.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.61, 10,558.57 and 3,090.65 is: 4,637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.61 : 10,558.57 = 3,090.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.61/10,558.57 = 3,090.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.61x = 10,558.57 × 3,090.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.61x = 32,632,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632,824.57/7,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.58

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