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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.07, 10,826.82 and 2,536.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.07, 10,826.82 and 2,536.89 is: 3,805.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.07 : 10,826.82 = 2,536.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.07/10,826.82 = 2,536.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.07x = 10,826.82 × 2,536.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.07x = 27,466,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466,451.39/7,217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.76

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