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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.74, 10,552.74 and 2,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.74, 10,552.74 and 2,355.36 is: 3,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.74 : 10,552.74 = 2,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.74/10,552.74 = 2,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.74x = 10,552.74 × 2,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.74x = 24,855,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855,501.69/7,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.25

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