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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.92, 10,558.70 and 2,655.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.92, 10,558.70 and 2,655.42 is: 3,983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.92 : 10,558.70 = 2,655.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.92/10,558.70 = 2,655.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.92x = 10,558.70 × 2,655.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.92x = 28,037,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037,755.18/7,037.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.81

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