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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.37, 10,553.12 and 2,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.37, 10,553.12 and 2,651.87 is: 3,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.37 : 10,553.12 = 2,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.37/10,553.12 = 2,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.37x = 10,553.12 × 2,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.37x = 27,985,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,985,436.31/7,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.39

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