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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.67, 10,758.07 and 2,730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.67, 10,758.07 and 2,730.28 is: 4,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.67 : 10,758.07 = 2,730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.67/10,758.07 = 2,730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.67x = 10,758.07 × 2,730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.67x = 29,372,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,372,543.36/7,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.49

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