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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.83, 10,997.71 and 1,785.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.83, 10,997.71 and 1,785.15 is: 2,677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.83 : 10,997.71 = 1,785.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.83/10,997.71 = 1,785.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.83x = 10,997.71 × 1,785.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.83x = 19,632,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632,557.54/7,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.72

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