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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.78, 10,524.66 and 2,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.78, 10,524.66 and 2,334.24 is: 3,501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.78 : 10,524.66 = 2,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.78/10,524.66 = 2,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.78x = 10,524.66 × 2,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.78x = 24,567,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,567,082.36/7,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.69

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