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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.88, 10,556.68 and 2,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.88, 10,556.68 and 2,651.92 is: 3,979.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.88 : 10,556.68 = 2,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.88/10,556.68 = 2,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.88x = 10,556.68 × 2,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.88x = 27,995,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995,470.83/7,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.52

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