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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.37, 10,785.93 and 2,511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.37, 10,785.93 and 2,511.06 is: 3,765.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.37 : 10,785.93 = 2,511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.37/10,785.93 = 2,511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.37x = 10,785.93 × 2,511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.37x = 27,084,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,084,117.39/7,192.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.68

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