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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.62, 10,553.49 and 2,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.62, 10,553.49 and 2,652.12 is: 3,978.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.62 : 10,553.49 = 2,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.62/10,553.49 = 2,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.62x = 10,553.49 × 2,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.62x = 27,989,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989,121.90/7,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.77

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