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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.18, 10,764.52 and 2,791.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.18, 10,764.52 and 2,791.47 is: 4,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.18 : 10,764.52 = 2,791.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.18/10,764.52 = 2,791.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.18x = 10,764.52 × 2,791.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.18x = 30,048,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048,834.64/7,179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.55

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