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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.95, 10,758.35 and 2,492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.95, 10,758.35 and 2,492.82 is: 3,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.95 : 10,758.35 = 2,492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.95/10,758.35 = 2,492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.95x = 10,758.35 × 2,492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.95x = 26,818,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,818,636.28/7,173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.34

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