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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.80, 10,811.40 and 2,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.80, 10,811.40 and 2,826.40 is: 4,240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.80 : 10,811.40 = 2,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.80/10,811.40 = 2,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.80x = 10,811.40 × 2,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.80x = 30,557,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,557,340.96/7,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.66

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