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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.47, 10,767.33 and 2,803.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.47, 10,767.33 and 2,803.01 is: 4,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.47 : 10,767.33 = 2,803.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.47/10,767.33 = 2,803.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.47x = 10,767.33 × 2,803.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.47x = 30,180,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,180,879.83/7,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.02

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