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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,193.24, 10,787.25 and 2,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,193.24, 10,787.25 and 2,511.94 is: 3,766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,193.24 : 10,787.25 = 2,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,193.24/10,787.25 = 2,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,193.24x = 10,787.25 × 2,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,193.24x = 27,096,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,096,870.83/7,193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.99

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