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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.39, 10,747.91 and 2,783.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.39, 10,747.91 and 2,783.53 is: 4,176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.39 : 10,747.91 = 2,783.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.39/10,747.91 = 2,783.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.39x = 10,747.91 × 2,783.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.39x = 29,917,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,917,129.92/7,162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.98

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