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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.58, 10,807.97 and 2,525.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.58, 10,807.97 and 2,525.81 is: 3,788.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.58 : 10,807.97 = 2,525.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.58/10,807.97 = 2,525.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.58x = 10,807.97 × 2,525.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.58x = 27,298,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,298,812.04/7,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.57

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