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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.86, 10,551.96 and 2,651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.86, 10,551.96 and 2,651.64 is: 3,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.86 : 10,551.96 = 2,651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.86/10,551.96 = 2,651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.86x = 10,551.96 × 2,651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.86x = 27,979,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979,999.21/7,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.90

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