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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.58, 10,761.58 and 2,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.58, 10,761.58 and 2,242.25 is: 3,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.58 : 10,761.58 = 2,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.58/10,761.58 = 2,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.58x = 10,761.58 × 2,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.58x = 24,130,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,130,093.34/7,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.75

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