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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.25, 10,755.78 and 2,553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.25, 10,755.78 and 2,553.25 is: 3,830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.25 : 10,755.78 = 2,553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.25/10,755.78 = 2,553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.25x = 10,755.78 × 2,553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.25x = 27,462,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,462,195.29/7,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.02

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