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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.74, 10,552.47 and 2,651.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.74, 10,552.47 and 2,651.82 is: 3,976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.74 : 10,552.47 = 2,651.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.74/10,552.47 = 2,651.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.74x = 10,552.47 × 2,651.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.74x = 27,983,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983,251.00/7,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.74

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