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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.58, 10,759.23 and 2,786.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.58, 10,759.23 and 2,786.47 is: 4,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.58 : 10,759.23 = 2,786.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.58/10,759.23 = 2,786.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.58x = 10,759.23 × 2,786.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.58x = 29,980,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980,244.72/7,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.59

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