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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.06, 10,808.93 and 2,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.06, 10,808.93 and 2,524.97 is: 3,787.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.06 : 10,808.93 = 2,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.06/10,808.93 = 2,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.06x = 10,808.93 × 2,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.06x = 27,292,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292,257.32/7,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.93

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