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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.50, 10,754.66 and 2,552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.50, 10,754.66 and 2,552.50 is: 3,828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.50 : 10,754.66 = 2,552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.50/10,754.66 = 2,552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.50x = 10,754.66 × 2,552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.50x = 27,451,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451,269.65/7,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.90

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