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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.94, 10,811.52 and 2,826.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.94, 10,811.52 and 2,826.39 is: 4,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.94 : 10,811.52 = 2,826.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.94/10,811.52 = 2,826.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.94x = 10,811.52 × 2,826.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.94x = 30,557,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,557,572.01/7,205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.61

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