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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.29, 10,758.45 and 2,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.29, 10,758.45 and 2,491.44 is: 3,737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.29 : 10,758.45 = 2,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.29/10,758.45 = 2,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.29x = 10,758.45 × 2,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.29x = 26,804,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,804,032.67/7,171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.69

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