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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.96, 10,547.69 and 2,590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.96, 10,547.69 and 2,590.50 is: 3,884.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.96 : 10,547.69 = 2,590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.96/10,547.69 = 2,590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.96x = 10,547.69 × 2,590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.96x = 27,323,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,323,777.99/7,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.55

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