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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.95, 10,762.67 and 2,493.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.95, 10,762.67 and 2,493.29 is: 3,740.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.95 : 10,762.67 = 2,493.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.95/10,762.67 = 2,493.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.95x = 10,762.67 × 2,493.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.95x = 26,834,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,834,391.20/7,173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.53

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