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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.24, 10,993.70 and 1,782.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.24, 10,993.70 and 1,782.61 is: 2,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.24 : 10,993.70 = 1,782.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.24/10,993.70 = 1,782.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.24x = 10,993.70 × 1,782.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.24x = 19,597,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,597,479.56/7,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.88

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