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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.34, 10,588.84 and 3,546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.34, 10,588.84 and 3,546.35 is: 5,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.34 : 10,588.84 = 3,546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.34/10,588.84 = 3,546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.34x = 10,588.84 × 3,546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.34x = 37,551,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551,679.79/7,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.45

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