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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.74, 10,550.87 and 2,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.74, 10,550.87 and 2,650.80 is: 3,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.74 : 10,550.87 = 2,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.74/10,550.87 = 2,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.74x = 10,550.87 × 2,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.74x = 27,968,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968,246.20/7,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.17

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