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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.72, 10,783.95 and 2,807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.72, 10,783.95 and 2,807.12 is: 4,209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.72 : 10,783.95 = 2,807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.72/10,783.95 = 2,807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.72x = 10,783.95 × 2,807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.72x = 30,271,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,271,841.72/7,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.85

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