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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.54, 10,786.91 and 2,510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.54, 10,786.91 and 2,510.24 is: 3,766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.54 : 10,786.91 = 2,510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.54/10,786.91 = 2,510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.54x = 10,786.91 × 2,510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.54x = 27,077,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,077,773.76/7,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.27

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