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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.32, 10,551.24 and 2,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.32, 10,551.24 and 2,650.98 is: 3,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.32 : 10,551.24 = 2,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.32/10,551.24 = 2,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.32x = 10,551.24 × 2,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.32x = 27,971,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,971,126.22/7,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.25

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