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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.24, 10,829.88 and 2,606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.24, 10,829.88 and 2,606.16 is: 3,906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.24 : 10,829.88 = 2,606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.24/10,829.88 = 2,606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.24x = 10,829.88 × 2,606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.24x = 28,224,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224,400.06/7,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.90

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