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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219.13, 10,830.71 and 2,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,219.13, 10,830.71 and 2,778.82 is: 4,169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219.13 : 10,830.71 = 2,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219.13/10,830.71 = 2,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219.13x = 10,830.71 × 2,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219.13x = 30,096,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,096,573.43/7,219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.01

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