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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.32, 10,543.08 and 2,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.32, 10,543.08 and 2,651.76 is: 3,976.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.32 : 10,543.08 = 2,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.32/10,543.08 = 2,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.32x = 10,543.08 × 2,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.32x = 27,957,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,957,717.82/7,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.73

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