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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.92, 10,781.18 and 3,026.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.92, 10,781.18 and 3,026.15 is: 4,539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.92 : 10,781.18 = 3,026.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.92/10,781.18 = 3,026.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.92x = 10,781.18 × 3,026.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.92x = 32,625,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625,467.86/7,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.56

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