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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.08, 10,815.96 and 2,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.08, 10,815.96 and 2,594 is: 3,890.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.08 : 10,815.96 = 2,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.08/10,815.96 = 2,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.08x = 10,815.96 × 2,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.08x = 28,056,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,056,600.24/7,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.22

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