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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.51, 10,806.36 and 2,522.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.51, 10,806.36 and 2,522.71 is: 3,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.51 : 10,806.36 = 2,522.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.51/10,806.36 = 2,522.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.51x = 10,806.36 × 2,522.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.51x = 27,261,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,261,312.44/7,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.92

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