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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.68, 10,521.92 and 2,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.68, 10,521.92 and 2,858.56 is: 4,287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.68 : 10,521.92 = 2,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.68/10,521.92 = 2,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.68x = 10,521.92 × 2,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.68x = 30,077,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,077,539.64/7,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.19

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