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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.99, 10,585.85 and 2,436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.99, 10,585.85 and 2,436.99 is: 3,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.99 : 10,585.85 = 2,436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.99/10,585.85 = 2,436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.99x = 10,585.85 × 2,436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.99x = 25,797,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,797,598.41/7,053.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.16

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