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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.74, 10,523.67 and 2,634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.74, 10,523.67 and 2,634.10 is: 3,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.74 : 10,523.67 = 2,634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.74/10,523.67 = 2,634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.74x = 10,523.67 × 2,634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.74x = 27,720,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,720,399.15/7,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.61

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