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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.27, 10,523.91 and 2,333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.27, 10,523.91 and 2,333.74 is: 3,500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.27 : 10,523.91 = 2,333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.27/10,523.91 = 2,333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.27x = 10,523.91 × 2,333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.27x = 24,560,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560,069.72/7,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.94

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