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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.98, 10,551.24 and 2,650.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.98, 10,551.24 and 2,650.47 is: 3,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.98 : 10,551.24 = 2,650.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.98/10,551.24 = 2,650.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.98x = 10,551.24 × 2,650.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.98x = 27,965,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,965,745.08/7,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.37

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