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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,188.38, 10,774.58 and 3,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,188.38, 10,774.58 and 3,027.16 is: 4,537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,188.38 : 10,774.58 = 3,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,188.38/10,774.58 = 3,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,188.38x = 10,774.58 × 3,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,188.38x = 32,616,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,616,377.59/7,188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.38

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