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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.98, 10,566.83 and 2,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.98, 10,566.83 and 2,603.52 is: 3,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.98 : 10,566.83 = 2,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.98/10,566.83 = 2,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.98x = 10,566.83 × 2,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.98x = 27,510,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,510,940.22/7,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.17

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