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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.24, 10,548.72 and 2,649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.24, 10,548.72 and 2,649.32 is: 3,972.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.24 : 10,548.72 = 2,649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.24/10,548.72 = 2,649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.24x = 10,548.72 × 2,649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.24x = 27,946,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,946,934.87/7,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.99

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