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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,188.66, 10,783.02 and 2,508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,188.66, 10,783.02 and 2,508.66 is: 3,763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,188.66 : 10,783.02 = 2,508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,188.66/10,783.02 = 2,508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,188.66x = 10,783.02 × 2,508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,188.66x = 27,050,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,050,930.95/7,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.00

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