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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.06, 10,624.32 and 1,888.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.06, 10,624.32 and 1,888.89 is: 2,833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.06 : 10,624.32 = 1,888.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.06/10,624.32 = 1,888.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.06x = 10,624.32 × 1,888.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.06x = 20,068,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068,171.80/7,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.26

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