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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,172.60, 10,759.10 and 2,242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,172.60, 10,759.10 and 2,242.13 is: 3,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,172.60 : 10,759.10 = 2,242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,172.60/10,759.10 = 2,242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,172.60x = 10,759.10 × 2,242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,172.60x = 24,123,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,123,235.88/7,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.25

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