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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.57, 10,826.07 and 2,536.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.57, 10,826.07 and 2,536.39 is: 3,805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.57 : 10,826.07 = 2,536.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.57/10,826.07 = 2,536.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.57x = 10,826.07 × 2,536.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.57x = 27,459,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459,135.69/7,216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.01

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