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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.73, 10,549.84 and 2,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.73, 10,549.84 and 2,353.96 is: 3,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.73 : 10,549.84 = 2,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.73/10,549.84 = 2,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.73x = 10,549.84 × 2,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.73x = 24,833,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,833,901.37/7,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.18

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