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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.68, 10,546.08 and 2,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.68, 10,546.08 and 2,651.24 is: 3,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.68 : 10,546.08 = 2,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.68/10,546.08 = 2,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.68x = 10,546.08 × 2,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.68x = 27,960,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,960,189.14/7,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.06

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