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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.03, 10,518.59 and 2,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.03, 10,518.59 and 2,332.53 is: 3,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.03 : 10,518.59 = 2,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.03/10,518.59 = 2,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.03x = 10,518.59 × 2,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.03x = 24,534,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,534,932.56/7,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.48

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