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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.96, 10,808.53 and 2,526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.96, 10,808.53 and 2,526.18 is: 3,789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.96 : 10,808.53 = 2,526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.96/10,808.53 = 2,526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.96x = 10,808.53 × 2,526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.96x = 27,304,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304,286.00/7,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.13

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