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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.86, 10,811.61 and 2,588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.86, 10,811.61 and 2,588.22 is: 3,883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.86 : 10,811.61 = 2,588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.86/10,811.61 = 2,588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.86x = 10,811.61 × 2,588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.86x = 27,982,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,982,825.23/7,204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.88

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