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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,187.20, 10,777.22 and 2,507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,187.20, 10,777.22 and 2,507.47 is: 3,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,187.20 : 10,777.22 = 2,507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,187.20/10,777.22 = 2,507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,187.20x = 10,777.22 × 2,507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,187.20x = 27,023,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,586.38/7,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.96

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