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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.05, 10,550.50 and 2,650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.05, 10,550.50 and 2,650.76 is: 3,977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.05 : 10,550.50 = 2,650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.05/10,550.50 = 2,650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.05x = 10,550.50 × 2,650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.05x = 27,966,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,966,838.48/7,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.05

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