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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,457.64, 11,186.28 and 1,910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,457.64, 11,186.28 and 1,910.88 is: 2,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,457.64 : 11,186.28 = 1,910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,457.64/11,186.28 = 1,910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,457.64x = 11,186.28 × 1,910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,457.64x = 21,375,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375,638.73/7,457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.27

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