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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.95, 10,549.71 and 2,651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.95, 10,549.71 and 2,651.45 is: 3,976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.95 : 10,549.71 = 2,651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.95/10,549.71 = 2,651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.95x = 10,549.71 × 2,651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.95x = 27,971,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,971,975.83/7,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.71

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