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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.33, 10,521.18 and 2,083.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.33, 10,521.18 and 2,083.81 is: 3,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.33 : 10,521.18 = 2,083.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.33/10,521.18 = 2,083.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.33x = 10,521.18 × 2,083.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.33x = 21,924,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,924,140.10/7,015.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.18

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