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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.77, 10,797.55 and 2,518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.77, 10,797.55 and 2,518.91 is: 3,777.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.77 : 10,797.55 = 2,518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.77/10,797.55 = 2,518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.77x = 10,797.55 × 2,518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.77x = 27,198,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198,077.37/7,199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.63

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