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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.98, 10,522.98 and 2,857.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.98, 10,522.98 and 2,857.80 is: 4,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.98 : 10,522.98 = 2,857.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.98/10,522.98 = 2,857.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.98x = 10,522.98 × 2,857.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.98x = 30,072,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,072,572.24/7,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.30

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