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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.68, 10,555.56 and 2,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.68, 10,555.56 and 2,356.71 is: 3,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.68 : 10,555.56 = 2,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.68/10,555.56 = 2,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.68x = 10,555.56 × 2,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.68x = 24,876,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876,393.81/7,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.25

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