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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.60, 10,522.98 and 2,635.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.60, 10,522.98 and 2,635.74 is: 3,954.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.60 : 10,522.98 = 2,635.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.60/10,522.98 = 2,635.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.60x = 10,522.98 × 2,635.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.60x = 27,735,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,735,839.31/7,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.02

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