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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.78, 10,728.78 and 1,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.78, 10,728.78 and 1,958.28 is: 2,937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.78 : 10,728.78 = 1,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.78/10,728.78 = 1,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.78x = 10,728.78 × 1,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.78x = 21,009,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009,955.30/7,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.31

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