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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.47, 10,809.72 and 2,823.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.47, 10,809.72 and 2,823.35 is: 4,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.47 : 10,809.72 = 2,823.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.47/10,809.72 = 2,823.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.47x = 10,809.72 × 2,823.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.47x = 30,519,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,519,622.96/7,206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.03

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