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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.76, 10,750.36 and 2,785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.76, 10,750.36 and 2,785.64 is: 4,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.76 : 10,750.36 = 2,785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.76/10,750.36 = 2,785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.76x = 10,750.36 × 2,785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.76x = 29,946,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,946,632.83/7,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.38

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