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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.62, 10,551.99 and 2,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.62, 10,551.99 and 2,651.12 is: 3,977.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.62 : 10,551.99 = 2,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.62/10,551.99 = 2,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.62x = 10,551.99 × 2,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.62x = 27,974,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974,538.97/7,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.26

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