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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,176.22, 10,759.91 and 2,495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,176.22, 10,759.91 and 2,495.14 is: 3,741.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.22 : 10,759.91 = 2,495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.22/10,759.91 = 2,495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.22x = 10,759.91 × 2,495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.22x = 26,847,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847,428.04/7,176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.17

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