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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.81, 10,781.33 and 2,808.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.81, 10,781.33 and 2,808.27 is: 4,209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.81 : 10,781.33 = 2,808.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.81/10,781.33 = 2,808.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.81x = 10,781.33 × 2,808.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.81x = 30,276,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276,871.56/7,191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.91

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