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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.79, 10,780.22 and 4,263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.79, 10,780.22 and 4,263.50 is: 6,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.79 : 10,780.22 = 4,263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.79/10,780.22 = 4,263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.79x = 10,780.22 × 4,263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.79x = 45,961,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,961,505.58/7,186.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.27

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