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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.73, 10,814.49 and 2,530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.73, 10,814.49 and 2,530.08 is: 3,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.73 : 10,814.49 = 2,530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.73/10,814.49 = 2,530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.73x = 10,814.49 × 2,530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.73x = 27,361,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,524.86/7,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.61

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