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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.10, 10,806.74 and 2,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.10, 10,806.74 and 2,275.24 is: 3,412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.10 : 10,806.74 = 2,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.10/10,806.74 = 2,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.10x = 10,806.74 × 2,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.10x = 24,587,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,587,888.72/7,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.57

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