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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.46, 10,557.33 and 2,655.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.46, 10,557.33 and 2,655.30 is: 3,983.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.46 : 10,557.33 = 2,655.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.46/10,557.33 = 2,655.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.46x = 10,557.33 × 2,655.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.46x = 28,032,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032,878.35/7,037.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.38

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