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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.76, 10,828.08 and 4,090.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.76, 10,828.08 and 4,090.50 is: 6,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.76 : 10,828.08 = 4,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.76/10,828.08 = 4,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.76x = 10,828.08 × 4,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.76x = 44,292,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292,261.24/7,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.79

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