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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.26, 10,809.98 and 2,274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.26, 10,809.98 and 2,274.57 is: 3,412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.26 : 10,809.98 = 2,274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.26/10,809.98 = 2,274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.26x = 10,809.98 × 2,274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.26x = 24,588,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,588,044.84/7,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.04

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