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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.32, 10,793.51 and 2,514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.32, 10,793.51 and 2,514.78 is: 3,772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.32 : 10,793.51 = 2,514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.32/10,793.51 = 2,514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.32x = 10,793.51 × 2,514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.32x = 27,143,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143,303.08/7,195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.36

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