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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.56, 10,749.66 and 2,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.56, 10,749.66 and 2,550.60 is: 3,825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.56 : 10,749.66 = 2,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.56/10,749.66 = 2,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.56x = 10,749.66 × 2,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.56x = 27,418,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,418,082.80/7,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.30

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