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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.05, 10,825.65 and 2,537.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.05, 10,825.65 and 2,537.19 is: 3,805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.05 : 10,825.65 = 2,537.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.05/10,825.65 = 2,537.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.05x = 10,825.65 × 2,537.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.05x = 27,466,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466,730.92/7,217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.81

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