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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227, 10,841.58 and 2,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227, 10,841.58 and 2,611.08 is: 3,917.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227 : 10,841.58 = 2,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227/10,841.58 = 2,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227x = 10,841.58 × 2,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227x = 28,308,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308,232.71/7,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.01

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