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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.57, 10,789.80 and 2,512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.57, 10,789.80 and 2,512.66 is: 3,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.57 : 10,789.80 = 2,512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.57/10,789.80 = 2,512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.57x = 10,789.80 × 2,512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.57x = 27,111,098.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111,098.87/7,192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.32

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