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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.66, 10,804.56 and 2,272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.66, 10,804.56 and 2,272.91 is: 3,409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.66 : 10,804.56 = 2,272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.66/10,804.56 = 2,272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.66x = 10,804.56 × 2,272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.66x = 24,557,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,557,738.45/7,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.06

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