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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.26, 10,811.20 and 2,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.26, 10,811.20 and 2,012.14 is: 3,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.26 : 10,811.20 = 2,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.26/10,811.20 = 2,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.26x = 10,811.20 × 2,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.26x = 21,753,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753,647.97/7,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.72

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