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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.70, 10,832.61 and 2,541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.70, 10,832.61 and 2,541.75 is: 3,812.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.70 : 10,832.61 = 2,541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.70/10,832.61 = 2,541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.70x = 10,832.61 × 2,541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.70x = 27,533,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,533,786.47/7,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.65

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