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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.88, 10,555.80 and 2,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.88, 10,555.80 and 2,356.70 is: 3,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.88 : 10,555.80 = 2,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.88/10,555.80 = 2,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.88x = 10,555.80 × 2,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.88x = 24,876,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876,812.04/7,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.21

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