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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.63, 10,752.98 and 2,785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.63, 10,752.98 and 2,785.08 is: 4,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.63 : 10,752.98 = 2,785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.63/10,752.98 = 2,785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.63x = 10,752.98 × 2,785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.63x = 29,947,909.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,947,909.54/7,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.22

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