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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.63, 10,526.33 and 2,574.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.63, 10,526.33 and 2,574.34 is: 3,862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.63 : 10,526.33 = 2,574.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.63/10,526.33 = 2,574.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.63x = 10,526.33 × 2,574.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.63x = 27,098,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098,316.12/7,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.01

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