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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.70, 10,808.19 and 2,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.70, 10,808.19 and 2,524.26 is: 3,786.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.70 : 10,808.19 = 2,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.70/10,808.19 = 2,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.70x = 10,808.19 × 2,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.70x = 27,282,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,282,681.69/7,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.26

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