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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.42, 10,544.13 and 2,415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.42, 10,544.13 and 2,415.66 is: 3,623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.42 : 10,544.13 = 2,415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.42/10,544.13 = 2,415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.42x = 10,544.13 × 2,415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.42x = 25,471,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,471,033.08/7,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.49

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