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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.84, 10,808.51 and 2,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.84, 10,808.51 and 2,275.56 is: 3,412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.84 : 10,808.51 = 2,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.84/10,808.51 = 2,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.84x = 10,808.51 × 2,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.84x = 24,595,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595,401.64/7,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.79

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