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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.83, 10,789.61 and 2,806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.83, 10,789.61 and 2,806.72 is: 4,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.83 : 10,789.61 = 2,806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.83/10,789.61 = 2,806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.83x = 10,789.61 × 2,806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.83x = 30,283,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283,373.17/7,189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.97

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