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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.44, 10,546.48 and 2,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.44, 10,546.48 and 2,651.12 is: 3,973.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.44 : 10,546.48 = 2,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.44/10,546.48 = 2,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.44x = 10,546.48 × 2,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.44x = 27,959,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959,984.06/7,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.60

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