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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173, 10,760.22 and 2,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173, 10,760.22 and 2,557.80 is: 3,836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173 : 10,760.22 = 2,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173/10,760.22 = 2,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173x = 10,760.22 × 2,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173x = 27,522,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,522,490.72/7,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.96

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