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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.16, 10,809.24 and 4,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.16, 10,809.24 and 4,126 is: 6,189

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.16 : 10,809.24 = 4,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.16/10,809.24 = 4,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.16x = 10,809.24 × 4,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.16x = 44,598,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,598,924.24/7,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189

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