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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.92, 10,810.24 and 2,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.92, 10,810.24 and 2,525.63 is: 3,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.92 : 10,810.24 = 2,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.92/10,810.24 = 2,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.92x = 10,810.24 × 2,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.92x = 27,302,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,606.09/7,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.39

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