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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.84, 10,904.18 and 2,824.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.84, 10,904.18 and 2,824.21 is: 4,238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.84 : 10,904.18 = 2,824.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.84/10,904.18 = 2,824.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.84x = 10,904.18 × 2,824.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.84x = 30,795,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,795,674.00/7,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.42

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