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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209, 10,809.96 and 2,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209, 10,809.96 and 2,825.28 is: 4,236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209 : 10,809.96 = 2,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209/10,809.96 = 2,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209x = 10,809.96 × 2,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209x = 30,541,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,541,163.79/7,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.53

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