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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.83, 10,754.86 and 2,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.83, 10,754.86 and 2,727.56 is: 4,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.83 : 10,754.86 = 2,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.83/10,754.86 = 2,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.83x = 10,754.86 × 2,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.83x = 29,334,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334,490.63/7,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.38

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