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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,193.49, 10,787.62 and 2,512.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,193.49, 10,787.62 and 2,512.19 is: 3,767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,193.49 : 10,787.62 = 2,512.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,193.49/10,787.62 = 2,512.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,193.49x = 10,787.62 × 2,512.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,193.49x = 27,100,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100,551.09/7,193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.37

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