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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.58, 10,810.38 and 2,526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.58, 10,810.38 and 2,526.04 is: 3,789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.58 : 10,810.38 = 2,526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.58/10,810.38 = 2,526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.58x = 10,810.38 × 2,526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.58x = 27,307,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307,452.30/7,206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.24

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