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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.54, 10,761.05 and 2,793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.54, 10,761.05 and 2,793.29 is: 4,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.54 : 10,761.05 = 2,793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.54/10,761.05 = 2,793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.54x = 10,761.05 × 2,793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.54x = 30,058,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,058,686.53/7,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.72

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