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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.05, 10,806.60 and 2,523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.05, 10,806.60 and 2,523.54 is: 3,785.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.05 : 10,806.60 = 2,523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.05/10,806.60 = 2,523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.05x = 10,806.60 × 2,523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.05x = 27,270,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,887.36/7,204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.49

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