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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.49, 10,995.58 and 1,783.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.49, 10,995.58 and 1,783.87 is: 2,675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.49 : 10,995.58 = 1,783.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.49/10,995.58 = 1,783.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.49x = 10,995.58 × 1,783.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.49x = 19,614,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,614,685.29/7,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.77

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