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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.70, 10,556.10 and 2,655.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.70, 10,556.10 and 2,655.30 is: 3,984.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.70 : 10,556.10 = 2,655.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.70/10,556.10 = 2,655.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.70x = 10,556.10 × 2,655.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.70x = 28,029,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,029,612.33/7,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.48

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