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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.36, 10,806.21 and 2,525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.36, 10,806.21 and 2,525.18 is: 3,787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.36 : 10,806.21 = 2,525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.36/10,806.21 = 2,525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.36x = 10,806.21 × 2,525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.36x = 27,287,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,287,571.34/7,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.12

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