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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.41, 10,524.74 and 2,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.41, 10,524.74 and 2,084.94 is: 3,127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.41 : 10,524.74 = 2,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.41/10,524.74 = 2,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.41x = 10,524.74 × 2,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.41x = 21,943,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,943,440.99/7,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.89

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