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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.74, 10,517.67 and 2,630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.74, 10,517.67 and 2,630.10 is: 3,944.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.74 : 10,517.67 = 2,630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.74/10,517.67 = 2,630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.74x = 10,517.67 × 2,630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.74x = 27,662,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,662,523.87/7,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.61

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