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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.60, 10,547.92 and 2,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.60, 10,547.92 and 2,415.52 is: 3,622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.60 : 10,547.92 = 2,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.60/10,547.92 = 2,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.60x = 10,547.92 × 2,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.60x = 25,478,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478,711.72/7,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.43

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