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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.44, 10,623.76 and 1,888.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.44, 10,623.76 and 1,888.31 is: 2,832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.44 : 10,623.76 = 1,888.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.44/10,623.76 = 1,888.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.44x = 10,623.76 × 1,888.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.44x = 20,060,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060,974.08/7,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.50

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