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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.67, 10,759.08 and 2,493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.67, 10,759.08 and 2,493.66 is: 3,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.67 : 10,759.08 = 2,493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.67/10,759.08 = 2,493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.67x = 10,759.08 × 2,493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.67x = 26,829,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,829,487.43/7,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.95

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