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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.52, 10,814.26 and 1,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.52, 10,814.26 and 1,737.52 is: 2,606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.52 : 10,814.26 = 1,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.52/10,814.26 = 1,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.52x = 10,814.26 × 1,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.52x = 18,789,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,789,993.04/7,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.28

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