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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.96, 10,787.58 and 2,512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.96, 10,787.58 and 2,512.26 is: 3,768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.96 : 10,787.58 = 2,512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.96/10,787.58 = 2,512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.96x = 10,787.58 × 2,512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.96x = 27,101,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101,205.73/7,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.79

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