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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.63, 10,808.28 and 2,525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.63, 10,808.28 and 2,525.51 is: 3,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.63 : 10,808.28 = 2,525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.63/10,808.28 = 2,525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.63x = 10,808.28 × 2,525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.63x = 27,296,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,296,446.24/7,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.21

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