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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,187.11, 10,780.58 and 2,507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,187.11, 10,780.58 and 2,507.11 is: 3,760.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,187.11 : 10,780.58 = 2,507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,187.11/10,780.58 = 2,507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,187.11x = 10,780.58 × 2,507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,187.11x = 27,028,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,087.39/7,187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.63

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