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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.80, 10,837.20 and 2,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.80, 10,837.20 and 2,606.72 is: 3,910.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.80 : 10,837.20 = 2,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.80/10,837.20 = 2,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.80x = 10,837.20 × 2,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.80x = 28,249,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,249,545.98/7,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.08

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