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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178.82, 10,764.09 and 2,791.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178.82, 10,764.09 and 2,791.15 is: 4,185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178.82 : 10,764.09 = 2,791.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178.82/10,764.09 = 2,791.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178.82x = 10,764.09 × 2,791.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178.82x = 30,044,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044,189.80/7,178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.12

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