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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,187.03, 10,776.44 and 2,802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,187.03, 10,776.44 and 2,802.09 is: 4,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,187.03 : 10,776.44 = 2,802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,187.03/10,776.44 = 2,802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,187.03x = 10,776.44 × 2,802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,187.03x = 30,196,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,196,602.18/7,187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.54

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