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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.70, 10,803.69 and 2,521.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.70, 10,803.69 and 2,521.26 is: 3,781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.70 : 10,803.69 = 2,521.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.70/10,803.69 = 2,521.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.70x = 10,803.69 × 2,521.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.70x = 27,238,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238,911.45/7,202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.76

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