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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,194.96, 10,783.80 and 2,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,194.96, 10,783.80 and 2,575.44 is: 3,860.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,194.96 : 10,783.80 = 2,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,194.96/10,783.80 = 2,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,194.96x = 10,783.80 × 2,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,194.96x = 27,773,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,773,029.87/7,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.07

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