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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.27, 10,757.97 and 2,786.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.27, 10,757.97 and 2,786.13 is: 4,180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.27 : 10,757.97 = 2,786.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.27/10,757.97 = 2,786.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.27x = 10,757.97 × 2,786.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.27x = 29,973,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973,102.96/7,169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.78

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