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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.84, 10,524.33 and 2,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.84, 10,524.33 and 2,085.48 is: 3,128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.84 : 10,524.33 = 2,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.84/10,524.33 = 2,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.84x = 10,524.33 × 2,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.84x = 21,948,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,948,279.73/7,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.39

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