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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,188.77, 10,783.38 and 2,509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,188.77, 10,783.38 and 2,509.28 is: 3,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,188.77 : 10,783.38 = 2,509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,188.77/10,783.38 = 2,509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,188.77x = 10,783.38 × 2,509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,188.77x = 27,058,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058,515.70/7,188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.00

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