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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.26, 10,514.94 and 2,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.26, 10,514.94 and 2,334.17 is: 3,498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.26 : 10,514.94 = 2,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.26/10,514.94 = 2,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.26x = 10,514.94 × 2,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.26x = 24,543,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543,593.25/7,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.60

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