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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.99, 10,755.33 and 2,490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.99, 10,755.33 and 2,490.75 is: 3,735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.99 : 10,755.33 = 2,490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.99/10,755.33 = 2,490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.99x = 10,755.33 × 2,490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.99x = 26,788,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788,842.87/7,171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.20

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