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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.38, 10,755.06 and 2,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.38, 10,755.06 and 2,556.30 is: 3,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.38 : 10,755.06 = 2,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.38/10,755.06 = 2,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.38x = 10,755.06 × 2,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.38x = 27,493,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493,159.88/7,174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.13

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