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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.49, 10,545.53 and 2,655.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.49, 10,545.53 and 2,655.02 is: 3,980.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.49 : 10,545.53 = 2,655.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.49/10,545.53 = 2,655.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.49x = 10,545.53 × 2,655.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.49x = 27,998,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998,606.15/7,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.19

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