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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.61, 10,763.30 and 2,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.61, 10,763.30 and 2,245.20 is: 3,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.61 : 10,763.30 = 2,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.61/10,763.30 = 2,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.61x = 10,763.30 × 2,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.61x = 24,165,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165,749.93/7,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.76

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