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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.16, 10,759.61 and 2,730.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.16, 10,759.61 and 2,730.90 is: 4,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.16 : 10,759.61 = 2,730.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.16/10,759.61 = 2,730.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.16x = 10,759.61 × 2,730.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.16x = 29,383,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,383,405.29/7,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.73

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