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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.52, 10,772.32 and 2,506.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.52, 10,772.32 and 2,506.95 is: 3,756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.52 : 10,772.32 = 2,506.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.52/10,772.32 = 2,506.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.52x = 10,772.32 × 2,506.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.52x = 27,005,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,666.06/7,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.25

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