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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.51, 10,550.55 and 2,652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.51, 10,550.55 and 2,652.01 is: 3,977.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.51 : 10,550.55 = 2,652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.51/10,550.55 = 2,652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.51x = 10,550.55 × 2,652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.51x = 27,980,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,980,147.67/7,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.55

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