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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.31, 10,993.98 and 1,782.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.31, 10,993.98 and 1,782.62 is: 2,673.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.31 : 10,993.98 = 1,782.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.31/10,993.98 = 1,782.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.31x = 10,993.98 × 1,782.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.31x = 19,598,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,053.58/7,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.93

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