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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.24, 10,815 and 2,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.24, 10,815 and 2,529.15 is: 3,794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.24 : 10,815 = 2,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.24/10,815 = 2,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.24x = 10,815 × 2,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.24x = 27,352,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,352,757.25/7,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.12

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