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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.36, 10,552.68 and 2,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.36, 10,552.68 and 2,652.14 is: 3,978.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.36 : 10,552.68 = 2,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.36/10,552.68 = 2,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.36x = 10,552.68 × 2,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.36x = 27,987,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,987,184.74/7,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.64

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