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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.64, 10,792.08 and 2,514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.64, 10,792.08 and 2,514.78 is: 3,771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.64 : 10,792.08 = 2,514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.64/10,792.08 = 2,514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.64x = 10,792.08 × 2,514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.64x = 27,139,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139,706.94/7,195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.69

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