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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.93, 10,761.55 and 2,791.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.93, 10,761.55 and 2,791.72 is: 4,187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.93 : 10,761.55 = 2,791.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.93/10,761.55 = 2,791.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.93x = 10,761.55 × 2,791.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.93x = 30,043,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,043,234.37/7,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.83

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