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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.28, 10,786.92 and 2,261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.28, 10,786.92 and 2,261.35 is: 3,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.28 : 10,786.92 = 2,261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.28/10,786.92 = 2,261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.28x = 10,786.92 × 2,261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.28x = 24,393,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,393,001.54/7,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.03

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