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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.51, 10,555.26 and 2,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.51, 10,555.26 and 2,652.12 is: 3,978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.51 : 10,555.26 = 2,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.51/10,555.26 = 2,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.51x = 10,555.26 × 2,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.51x = 27,993,816.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,993,816.15/7,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.93

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