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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.24, 10,826.88 and 2,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.24, 10,826.88 and 2,604.16 is: 3,903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.24 : 10,826.88 = 2,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.24/10,826.88 = 2,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.24x = 10,826.88 × 2,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.24x = 28,194,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194,927.82/7,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.90

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