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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,176.19, 10,757.91 and 2,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,176.19, 10,757.91 and 2,792.62 is: 4,186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.19 : 10,757.91 = 2,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.19/10,757.91 = 2,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.19x = 10,757.91 × 2,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.19x = 30,042,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042,740.66/7,176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.45

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