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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.56, 10,782.72 and 2,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.56, 10,782.72 and 2,804.76 is: 4,206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.56 : 10,782.72 = 2,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.56/10,782.72 = 2,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.56x = 10,782.72 × 2,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.56x = 30,242,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,242,941.75/7,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.51

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