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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.89, 10,790.43 and 2,512.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.89, 10,790.43 and 2,512.59 is: 3,769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.89 : 10,790.43 = 2,512.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.89/10,790.43 = 2,512.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.89x = 10,790.43 × 2,512.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.89x = 27,111,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111,917.09/7,191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.79

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