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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,194.74, 10,789.50 and 2,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,194.74, 10,789.50 and 2,513.44 is: 3,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,194.74 : 10,789.50 = 2,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,194.74/10,789.50 = 2,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,194.74x = 10,789.50 × 2,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,194.74x = 27,118,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118,760.88/7,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.25

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