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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.56, 10,761.66 and 2,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.56, 10,761.66 and 2,791.24 is: 4,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.56 : 10,761.66 = 2,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.56/10,761.66 = 2,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.56x = 10,761.66 × 2,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.56x = 30,038,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,038,375.86/7,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.21

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