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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.29, 10,521.69 and 2,631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.29, 10,521.69 and 2,631.36 is: 3,946.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.29 : 10,521.69 = 2,631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.29/10,521.69 = 2,631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.29x = 10,521.69 × 2,631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.29x = 27,686,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,686,354.20/7,016.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.01

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