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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.20, 10,808.94 and 2,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.20, 10,808.94 and 2,524.76 is: 3,787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.20 : 10,808.94 = 2,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.20/10,808.94 = 2,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.20x = 10,808.94 × 2,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.20x = 27,289,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289,979.35/7,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.01

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