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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.50, 10,804.83 and 2,586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.50, 10,804.83 and 2,586.58 is: 3,880.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.50 : 10,804.83 = 2,586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.50/10,804.83 = 2,586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.50x = 10,804.83 × 2,586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.50x = 27,947,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947,557.18/7,202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.26

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