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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.53, 10,630.52 and 1,892.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.53, 10,630.52 and 1,892.77 is: 2,839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.53 : 10,630.52 = 1,892.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.53/10,630.52 = 1,892.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.53x = 10,630.52 × 1,892.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.53x = 20,121,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121,119.88/7,086.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.35

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