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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.24, 10,763.88 and 2,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.24, 10,763.88 and 2,562.16 is: 3,840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.24 : 10,763.88 = 2,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.24/10,763.88 = 2,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.24x = 10,763.88 × 2,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.24x = 27,578,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578,782.78/7,180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.93

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