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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.56, 10,546.84 and 2,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.56, 10,546.84 and 2,591.02 is: 3,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.56 : 10,546.84 = 2,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.56/10,546.84 = 2,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.56x = 10,546.84 × 2,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.56x = 27,327,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327,073.38/7,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.24

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