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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.32, 10,753.44 and 2,549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.32, 10,753.44 and 2,549.76 is: 3,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.32 : 10,753.44 = 2,549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.32/10,753.44 = 2,549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.32x = 10,753.44 × 2,549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.32x = 27,418,691.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,418,691.17/7,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.98

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