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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.74, 10,556.07 and 2,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.74, 10,556.07 and 2,358.12 is: 3,535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.74 : 10,556.07 = 2,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.74/10,556.07 = 2,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.74x = 10,556.07 × 2,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.74x = 24,892,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,892,479.79/7,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.99

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