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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.92, 10,732.52 and 2,777.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.92, 10,732.52 and 2,777.99 is: 4,162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.92 : 10,732.52 = 2,777.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.92/10,732.52 = 2,777.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.92x = 10,732.52 × 2,777.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.92x = 29,814,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,814,786.52/7,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.38

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