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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.91, 10,524.32 and 2,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.91, 10,524.32 and 2,085.14 is: 3,127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.91 : 10,524.32 = 2,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.91/10,524.32 = 2,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.91x = 10,524.32 × 2,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.91x = 21,944,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,944,617.56/7,015.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.84

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