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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.94, 10,825.11 and 2,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.94, 10,825.11 and 2,535.30 is: 3,803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.94 : 10,825.11 = 2,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.94/10,825.11 = 2,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.94x = 10,825.11 × 2,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.94x = 27,444,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444,901.38/7,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.90

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