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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.28, 10,523.88 and 2,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.28, 10,523.88 and 2,085.32 is: 3,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.28 : 10,523.88 = 2,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.28/10,523.88 = 2,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.28x = 10,523.88 × 2,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.28x = 21,945,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,945,657.44/7,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.27

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