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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.26, 10,788.66 and 2,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.26, 10,788.66 and 2,511.36 is: 3,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.26 : 10,788.66 = 2,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.26/10,788.66 = 2,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.26x = 10,788.66 × 2,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.26x = 27,094,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,094,209.18/7,192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.13

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