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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.52, 10,545.12 and 2,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.52, 10,545.12 and 2,651.04 is: 3,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.52 : 10,545.12 = 2,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.52/10,545.12 = 2,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.52x = 10,545.12 × 2,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.52x = 27,955,534.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,955,534.92/7,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.05

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