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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.62, 10,750.94 and 2,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.62, 10,750.94 and 2,553.54 is: 3,828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.62 : 10,750.94 = 2,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.62/10,750.94 = 2,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.62x = 10,750.94 × 2,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.62x = 27,452,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452,955.33/7,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.00

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