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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.59, 10,754.26 and 2,726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.59, 10,754.26 and 2,726.66 is: 4,089.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.59 : 10,754.26 = 2,726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.59/10,754.26 = 2,726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.59x = 10,754.26 × 2,726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.59x = 29,323,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,323,230.64/7,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.38

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