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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.66, 10,827.09 and 2,537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.66, 10,827.09 and 2,537.27 is: 3,806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.66 : 10,827.09 = 2,537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.66/10,827.09 = 2,537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.66x = 10,827.09 × 2,537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.66x = 27,471,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,471,196.51/7,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.11

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