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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.96, 10,548.64 and 2,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.96, 10,548.64 and 2,651.36 is: 3,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.96 : 10,548.64 = 2,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.96/10,548.64 = 2,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.96x = 10,548.64 × 2,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.96x = 27,968,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968,242.15/7,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.48

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