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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.87, 10,761.69 and 2,493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.87, 10,761.69 and 2,493.68 is: 3,740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.87 : 10,761.69 = 2,493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.87/10,761.69 = 2,493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.87x = 10,761.69 × 2,493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.87x = 26,836,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836,166.66/7,174.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.30

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