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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.83, 10,804.40 and 2,524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.83, 10,804.40 and 2,524.21 is: 3,787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.83 : 10,804.40 = 2,524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.83/10,804.40 = 2,524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.83x = 10,804.40 × 2,524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.83x = 27,272,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272,574.52/7,200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.42

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