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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.45, 10,775.61 and 2,798.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.45, 10,775.61 and 2,798.86 is: 4,196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.45 : 10,775.61 = 2,798.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.45/10,775.61 = 2,798.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.45x = 10,775.61 × 2,798.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.45x = 30,159,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159,423.80/7,186.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.71

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