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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.06, 10,826.90 and 2,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.06, 10,826.90 and 2,535.66 is: 3,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.06 : 10,826.90 = 2,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.06/10,826.90 = 2,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.06x = 10,826.90 × 2,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.06x = 27,453,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,334.08/7,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.95

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