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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.38, 10,756.56 and 2,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.38, 10,756.56 and 2,557.30 is: 3,833.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.38 : 10,756.56 = 2,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.38/10,756.56 = 2,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.38x = 10,756.56 × 2,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.38x = 27,507,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507,750.89/7,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.63

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