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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.36, 10,755.36 and 2,549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.36, 10,755.36 and 2,549.76 is: 3,826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.36 : 10,755.36 = 2,549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.36/10,755.36 = 2,549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.36x = 10,755.36 × 2,549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.36x = 27,423,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,423,586.71/7,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.18

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