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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.53, 10,756.40 and 2,240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.53, 10,756.40 and 2,240.06 is: 3,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.53 : 10,756.40 = 2,240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.53/10,756.40 = 2,240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.53x = 10,756.40 × 2,240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.53x = 24,094,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,094,916.40/7,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.27

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