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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.92, 10,555.38 and 2,356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.92, 10,555.38 and 2,356.02 is: 3,534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.92 : 10,555.38 = 2,356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.92/10,555.38 = 2,356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.92x = 10,555.38 × 2,356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.92x = 24,868,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,868,686.39/7,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.03

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