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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,176.96, 10,770.41 and 2,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,176.96, 10,770.41 and 2,794.44 is: 4,193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.96 : 10,770.41 = 2,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.96/10,770.41 = 2,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.96x = 10,770.41 × 2,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.96x = 30,097,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097,250.55/7,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.59

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