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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.97, 10,841.99 and 2,546.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.97, 10,841.99 and 2,546.79 is: 3,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.97 : 10,841.99 = 2,546.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.97/10,841.99 = 2,546.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.97x = 10,841.99 × 2,546.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.97x = 27,612,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612,258.98/7,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.72

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