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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.36, 10,549.98 and 2,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.36, 10,549.98 and 2,415 is: 3,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.36 : 10,549.98 = 2,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.36/10,549.98 = 2,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.36x = 10,549.98 × 2,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.36x = 25,478,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478,201.70/7,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.99

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