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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.62, 10,998.94 and 1,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.62, 10,998.94 and 1,785.96 is: 2,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.62 : 10,998.94 = 1,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.62/10,998.94 = 1,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.62x = 10,998.94 × 1,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.62x = 19,643,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643,666.88/7,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.94

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