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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.68, 10,549.18 and 2,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.68, 10,549.18 and 2,651.72 is: 3,975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.68 : 10,549.18 = 2,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.68/10,549.18 = 2,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.68x = 10,549.18 × 2,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.68x = 27,973,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973,471.59/7,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.38

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