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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.74, 10,554.10 and 2,653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.74, 10,554.10 and 2,653.63 is: 3,980.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.74 : 10,554.10 = 2,653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.74/10,554.10 = 2,653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.74x = 10,554.10 × 2,653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.74x = 28,006,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006,643.36/7,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.06

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