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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.32, 10,524.96 and 2,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.32, 10,524.96 and 2,858.28 is: 4,288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.32 : 10,524.96 = 2,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.32/10,524.96 = 2,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.32x = 10,524.96 × 2,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.32x = 30,083,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083,282.67/7,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.23

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