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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.47, 10,585.77 and 2,615.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.47, 10,585.77 and 2,615.25 is: 3,924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.47 : 10,585.77 = 2,615.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.47/10,585.77 = 2,615.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.47x = 10,585.77 × 2,615.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.47x = 27,684,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,684,434.99/7,054.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.38

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