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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.46, 10,771.16 and 2,794.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.46, 10,771.16 and 2,794.94 is: 4,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.46 : 10,771.16 = 2,794.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.46/10,771.16 = 2,794.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.46x = 10,771.16 × 2,794.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.46x = 30,104,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,104,731.96/7,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.34

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