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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.51, 10,810.77 and 2,525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.51, 10,810.77 and 2,525.45 is: 3,788.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.51 : 10,810.77 = 2,525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.51/10,810.77 = 2,525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.51x = 10,810.77 × 2,525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.51x = 27,302,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,005.04/7,206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.52

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