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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.62, 10,556.49 and 2,654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.62, 10,556.49 and 2,654.12 is: 3,981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.62 : 10,556.49 = 2,654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.62/10,556.49 = 2,654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.62x = 10,556.49 × 2,654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.62x = 28,018,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,018,191.24/7,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.77

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