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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.28, 10,565.79 and 2,115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.28, 10,565.79 and 2,115.02 is: 3,172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.28 : 10,565.79 = 2,115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.28/10,565.79 = 2,115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.28x = 10,565.79 × 2,115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.28x = 22,346,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346,857.17/7,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.34

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