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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,109.78, 10,663.86 and 1,916.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,109.78, 10,663.86 and 1,916.06 is: 2,873.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,109.78 : 10,663.86 = 1,916.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,109.78/10,663.86 = 1,916.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,109.78x = 10,663.86 × 1,916.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,109.78x = 20,432,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,595.59/7,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.87

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