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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.57, 10,832.35 and 2,604.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.57, 10,832.35 and 2,604.57 is: 3,906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.57 : 10,832.35 = 2,604.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.57/10,832.35 = 2,604.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.57x = 10,832.35 × 2,604.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.57x = 28,213,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,213,546.65/7,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.85

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