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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.15, 10,999.72 and 1,786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.15, 10,999.72 and 1,786.50 is: 2,679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.15 : 10,999.72 = 1,786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.15/10,999.72 = 1,786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.15x = 10,999.72 × 1,786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.15x = 19,650,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650,999.78/7,333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.75

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