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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.18, 10,829.52 and 2,541.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.18, 10,829.52 and 2,541.30 is: 3,809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.18 : 10,829.52 = 2,541.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.18/10,829.52 = 2,541.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.18x = 10,829.52 × 2,541.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.18x = 27,521,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,521,059.18/7,224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.58

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