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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.58, 10,807.32 and 2,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.58, 10,807.32 and 2,524.04 is: 3,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.58 : 10,807.32 = 2,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.58/10,807.32 = 2,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.58x = 10,807.32 × 2,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.58x = 27,278,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,278,107.97/7,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.22

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