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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.76, 10,516.92 and 2,398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.76, 10,516.92 and 2,398.16 is: 3,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.76 : 10,516.92 = 2,398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.76/10,516.92 = 2,398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.76x = 10,516.92 × 2,398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.76x = 25,221,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,221,256.87/7,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.94

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