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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.74, 10,773.63 and 2,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.74, 10,773.63 and 2,568.66 is: 3,850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.74 : 10,773.63 = 2,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.74/10,773.63 = 2,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.74x = 10,773.63 × 2,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.74x = 27,673,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,792.44/7,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.67

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