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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.24, 10,759.86 and 2,556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.24, 10,759.86 and 2,556.24 is: 3,834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.24 : 10,759.86 = 2,556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.24/10,759.86 = 2,556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.24x = 10,759.86 × 2,556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.24x = 27,504,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,504,784.53/7,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.36

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