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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.73, 10,551.99 and 2,651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.73, 10,551.99 and 2,651.22 is: 3,977.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.73 : 10,551.99 = 2,651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.73/10,551.99 = 2,651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.73x = 10,551.99 × 2,651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.73x = 27,975,646.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975,646.93/7,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.36

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