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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.52, 10,545.20 and 2,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.52, 10,545.20 and 2,650.24 is: 3,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.52 : 10,545.20 = 2,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.52/10,545.20 = 2,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.52x = 10,545.20 × 2,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.52x = 27,947,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947,310.85/7,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.32

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