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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.17, 10,809.11 and 2,524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.17, 10,809.11 and 2,524.87 is: 3,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.17 : 10,809.11 = 2,524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.17/10,809.11 = 2,524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.17x = 10,809.11 × 2,524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.17x = 27,291,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,291,617.39/7,206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.26

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