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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.23, 10,803.83 and 2,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.23, 10,803.83 and 2,524.13 is: 3,785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.23 : 10,803.83 = 2,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.23/10,803.83 = 2,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.23x = 10,803.83 × 2,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.23x = 27,270,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,271.42/7,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.31

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