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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.08, 10,520.46 and 2,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.08, 10,520.46 and 2,397 is: 3,594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.08 : 10,520.46 = 2,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.08/10,520.46 = 2,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.08x = 10,520.46 × 2,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.08x = 25,217,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217,542.62/7,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.76

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