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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.99, 10,757.99 and 2,551.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.99, 10,757.99 and 2,551.75 is: 3,827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.99 : 10,757.99 = 2,551.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.99/10,757.99 = 2,551.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.99x = 10,757.99 × 2,551.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.99x = 27,451,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451,688.22/7,171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.63

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