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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.17, 10,998.10 and 1,785.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.17, 10,998.10 and 1,785.54 is: 2,678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.17 : 10,998.10 = 1,785.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.17/10,998.10 = 1,785.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.17x = 10,998.10 × 1,785.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.17x = 19,637,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637,547.47/7,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.27

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