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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.47, 10,787.67 and 2,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.47, 10,787.67 and 2,261.32 is: 3,392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.47 : 10,787.67 = 2,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.47/10,787.67 = 2,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.47x = 10,787.67 × 2,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.47x = 24,394,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394,373.92/7,191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.13

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