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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.46, 10,531.69 and 3,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.46, 10,531.69 and 3,015.16 is: 4,523.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.46 : 10,531.69 = 3,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.46/10,531.69 = 3,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.46x = 10,531.69 × 3,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.46x = 31,754,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,754,702.21/7,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.81

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