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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.15, 10,753.43 and 2,552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.15, 10,753.43 and 2,552.07 is: 3,827.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.15 : 10,753.43 = 2,552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.15/10,753.43 = 2,552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.15x = 10,753.43 × 2,552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.15x = 27,443,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443,493.34/7,170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.46

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