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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.38, 10,764.86 and 1,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.38, 10,764.86 and 1,983.27 is: 2,974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.38 : 10,764.86 = 1,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.38/10,764.86 = 1,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.38x = 10,764.86 × 1,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.38x = 21,349,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,349,613.98/7,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.57

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