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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.36, 10,551.18 and 2,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.36, 10,551.18 and 2,651.14 is: 3,977.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.36 : 10,551.18 = 2,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.36/10,551.18 = 2,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.36x = 10,551.18 × 2,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.36x = 27,972,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,972,655.35/7,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.14

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