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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.68, 10,768.06 and 2,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.68, 10,768.06 and 2,562.60 is: 3,840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.68 : 10,768.06 = 2,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.68/10,768.06 = 2,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.68x = 10,768.06 × 2,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.68x = 27,594,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,230.56/7,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.70

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