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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.80, 10,784.28 and 2,509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.80, 10,784.28 and 2,509.48 is: 3,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.80 : 10,784.28 = 2,509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.80/10,784.28 = 2,509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.80x = 10,784.28 × 2,509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.80x = 27,062,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062,934.97/7,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.07

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