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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.35, 10,597.07 and 3,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.35, 10,597.07 and 3,555 is: 5,331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.35 : 10,597.07 = 3,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.35/10,597.07 = 3,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.35x = 10,597.07 × 3,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.35x = 37,672,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672,566.08/7,066.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.26

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