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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.45, 10,523.08 and 2,017.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.45, 10,523.08 and 2,017.95 is: 3,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.45 : 10,523.08 = 2,017.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.45/10,523.08 = 2,017.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.45x = 10,523.08 × 2,017.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.45x = 21,235,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235,049.29/7,015.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.90

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