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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,188.28, 10,786.82 and 2,805.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,188.28, 10,786.82 and 2,805.77 is: 4,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,188.28 : 10,786.82 = 2,805.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,188.28/10,786.82 = 2,805.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,188.28x = 10,786.82 × 2,805.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,188.28x = 30,265,348.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,265,348.89/7,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.38

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