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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.58, 10,804.32 and 2,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.58, 10,804.32 and 2,522.04 is: 3,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.58 : 10,804.32 = 2,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.58/10,804.32 = 2,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.58x = 10,804.32 × 2,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.58x = 27,248,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248,927.21/7,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.22

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