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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.93, 10,520.38 and 2,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.93, 10,520.38 and 2,334.29 is: 3,500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.93 : 10,520.38 = 2,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.93/10,520.38 = 2,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.93x = 10,520.38 × 2,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.93x = 24,557,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,557,656.91/7,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.27

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