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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.59, 10,554.93 and 2,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.59, 10,554.93 and 2,651.70 is: 3,977.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.59 : 10,554.93 = 2,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.59/10,554.93 = 2,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.59x = 10,554.93 × 2,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.59x = 27,988,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,988,507.88/7,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.57

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