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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.66, 10,769.67 and 2,562.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.66, 10,769.67 and 2,562.66 is: 3,844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.66 : 10,769.67 = 2,562.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.66/10,769.67 = 2,562.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.66x = 10,769.67 × 2,562.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.66x = 27,599,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599,002.52/7,179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.05

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