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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.04, 10,523.45 and 2,635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.04, 10,523.45 and 2,635.70 is: 3,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.04 : 10,523.45 = 2,635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.04/10,523.45 = 2,635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.04x = 10,523.45 × 2,635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.04x = 27,736,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736,611.14/7,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.50

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