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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.66, 10,828.59 and 2,538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.66, 10,828.59 and 2,538.27 is: 3,807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.66 : 10,828.59 = 2,538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.66/10,828.59 = 2,538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.66x = 10,828.59 × 2,538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.66x = 27,485,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,485,885.14/7,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.62

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