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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.48, 10,524.48 and 2,017.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.48, 10,524.48 and 2,017.61 is: 3,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.48 : 10,524.48 = 2,017.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.48/10,524.48 = 2,017.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.48x = 10,524.48 × 2,017.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.48x = 21,234,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234,296.09/7,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.78

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