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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.17, 10,552.19 and 2,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.17, 10,552.19 and 2,651.88 is: 3,978.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.17 : 10,552.19 = 2,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.17/10,552.19 = 2,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.17x = 10,552.19 × 2,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.17x = 27,983,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983,187.82/7,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.74

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