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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.98, 10,552.59 and 2,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.98, 10,552.59 and 2,651.52 is: 3,977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.98 : 10,552.59 = 2,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.98/10,552.59 = 2,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.98x = 10,552.59 × 2,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.98x = 27,980,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,980,403.44/7,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.89

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