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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.74, 10,750.36 and 2,489.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.74, 10,750.36 and 2,489.43 is: 3,731.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.74 : 10,750.36 = 2,489.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.74/10,750.36 = 2,489.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.74x = 10,750.36 × 2,489.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.74x = 26,762,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762,268.69/7,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.63

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