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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.30, 10,551.66 and 2,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.30, 10,551.66 and 2,592 is: 3,887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.30 : 10,551.66 = 2,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.30/10,551.66 = 2,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.30x = 10,551.66 × 2,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.30x = 27,349,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,349,902.72/7,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.52

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