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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.48, 10,988.25 and 1,778.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.48, 10,988.25 and 1,778.81 is: 2,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.48 : 10,988.25 = 1,778.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.48/10,988.25 = 1,778.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.48x = 10,988.25 × 1,778.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.48x = 19,545,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,545,954.04/7,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.21

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