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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.07, 10,706.24 and 1,872.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.07, 10,706.24 and 1,872.07 is: 2,808.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.07 : 10,706.24 = 1,872.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.07/10,706.24 = 1,872.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.07x = 10,706.24 × 1,872.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.07x = 20,042,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,830.72/7,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.27

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