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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.72, 10,841.61 and 2,546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.72, 10,841.61 and 2,546.54 is: 3,820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.72 : 10,841.61 = 2,546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.72/10,841.61 = 2,546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.72x = 10,841.61 × 2,546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.72x = 27,608,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,608,593.53/7,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.35

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