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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.99, 10,804.01 and 2,588.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.99, 10,804.01 and 2,588.91 is: 3,881.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.99 : 10,804.01 = 2,588.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.99/10,804.01 = 2,588.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.99x = 10,804.01 × 2,588.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.99x = 27,970,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,970,596.58/7,206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.04

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