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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.52, 10,809.98 and 2,012.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.52, 10,809.98 and 2,012.39 is: 3,018.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.52 : 10,809.98 = 2,012.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.52/10,809.98 = 2,012.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.52x = 10,809.98 × 2,012.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.52x = 21,753,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753,895.65/7,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.64

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