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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.92, 10,796.97 and 2,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.92, 10,796.97 and 2,759.54 is: 4,136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.92 : 10,796.97 = 2,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.92/10,796.97 = 2,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.92x = 10,796.97 × 2,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.92x = 29,794,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794,670.59/7,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.47

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