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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,194.28, 10,791.54 and 2,577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,194.28, 10,791.54 and 2,577.16 is: 3,865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,194.28 : 10,791.54 = 2,577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,194.28/10,791.54 = 2,577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,194.28x = 10,791.54 × 2,577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,194.28x = 27,811,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811,525.23/7,194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.78

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