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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.08, 10,816.20 and 2,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.08, 10,816.20 and 2,592 is: 3,888.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.08 : 10,816.20 = 2,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.08/10,816.20 = 2,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.08x = 10,816.20 × 2,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.08x = 28,035,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035,590.40/7,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.39

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