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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.52, 10,521.68 and 2,630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.52, 10,521.68 and 2,630.90 is: 3,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.52 : 10,521.68 = 2,630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.52/10,521.68 = 2,630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.52x = 10,521.68 × 2,630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.52x = 27,681,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681,422.15/7,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.18

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