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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053, 10,579.50 and 2,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053, 10,579.50 and 2,436 is: 3,654

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053 : 10,579.50 = 2,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053/10,579.50 = 2,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053x = 10,579.50 × 2,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053x = 25,771,662
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,662/7,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654

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