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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.49, 10,760.24 and 2,553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.49, 10,760.24 and 2,553.25 is: 3,829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.49 : 10,760.24 = 2,553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.49/10,760.24 = 2,553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.49x = 10,760.24 × 2,553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.49x = 27,473,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473,582.78/7,173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.88

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