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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.13, 10,761.59 and 2,557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.13, 10,761.59 and 2,557.13 is: 3,835.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.13 : 10,761.59 = 2,557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.13/10,761.59 = 2,557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.13x = 10,761.59 × 2,557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.13x = 27,518,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,737.22/7,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.83

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