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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.68, 10,798.44 and 2,578.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.68, 10,798.44 and 2,578.68 is: 3,869.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.68 : 10,798.44 = 2,578.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.68/10,798.44 = 2,578.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.68x = 10,798.44 × 2,578.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.68x = 27,845,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,845,721.26/7,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.78

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