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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,188.57, 10,783.80 and 2,508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,188.57, 10,783.80 and 2,508.66 is: 3,763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,188.57 : 10,783.80 = 2,508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,188.57/10,783.80 = 2,508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,188.57x = 10,783.80 × 2,508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,188.57x = 27,052,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052,887.71/7,188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.32

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