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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.93, 10,624.39 and 1,888.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.93, 10,624.39 and 1,888.81 is: 2,833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.93 : 10,624.39 = 1,888.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.93/10,624.39 = 1,888.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.93x = 10,624.39 × 1,888.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.93x = 20,067,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067,422.79/7,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.21

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