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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.28, 10,584.64 and 2,615.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.28, 10,584.64 and 2,615.05 is: 3,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.28 : 10,584.64 = 2,615.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.28/10,584.64 = 2,615.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.28x = 10,584.64 × 2,615.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.28x = 27,679,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679,423.92/7,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.67

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