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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,187.57, 10,781.66 and 2,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,187.57, 10,781.66 and 2,508.05 is: 3,762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,187.57 : 10,781.66 = 2,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,187.57/10,781.66 = 2,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,187.57x = 10,781.66 × 2,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,187.57x = 27,040,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040,942.36/7,187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.18

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