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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.80, 10,794.42 and 2,577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.80, 10,794.42 and 2,577.72 is: 3,866.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.80 : 10,794.42 = 2,577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.80/10,794.42 = 2,577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.80x = 10,794.42 × 2,577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.80x = 27,824,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824,992.32/7,195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.84

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