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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.54, 10,758.48 and 2,555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.54, 10,758.48 and 2,555.46 is: 3,832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.54 : 10,758.48 = 2,555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.54/10,758.48 = 2,555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.54x = 10,758.48 × 2,555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.54x = 27,492,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,492,865.30/7,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.54

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