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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.41, 10,807.45 and 2,277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.41, 10,807.45 and 2,277.29 is: 3,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.41 : 10,807.45 = 2,277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.41/10,807.45 = 2,277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.41x = 10,807.45 × 2,277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.41x = 24,611,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611,697.81/7,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.25

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