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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.79, 10,517.52 and 2,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.79, 10,517.52 and 2,015.04 is: 3,021.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.79 : 10,517.52 = 2,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.79/10,517.52 = 2,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.79x = 10,517.52 × 2,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.79x = 21,193,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193,223.50/7,013.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.65

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