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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.11, 10,761.40 and 2,492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.11, 10,761.40 and 2,492.44 is: 3,739.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.11 : 10,761.40 = 2,492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.11/10,761.40 = 2,492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.11x = 10,761.40 × 2,492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.11x = 26,822,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,822,110.68/7,173.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.26

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