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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.99, 10,777.79 and 2,505.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.99, 10,777.79 and 2,505.80 is: 3,757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.99 : 10,777.79 = 2,505.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.99/10,777.79 = 2,505.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.99x = 10,777.79 × 2,505.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.99x = 27,006,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006,938.56/7,186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.76

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