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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.28, 10,522.96 and 2,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.28, 10,522.96 and 2,084.96 is: 3,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.28 : 10,522.96 = 2,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.28/10,522.96 = 2,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.28x = 10,522.96 × 2,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.28x = 21,939,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,939,950.68/7,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.45

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