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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.54, 10,753.98 and 2,552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.54, 10,753.98 and 2,552.46 is: 3,828.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.54 : 10,753.98 = 2,552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.54/10,753.98 = 2,552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.54x = 10,753.98 × 2,552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.54x = 27,449,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,449,103.79/7,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.04

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