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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.59, 10,766.09 and 2,498.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.59, 10,766.09 and 2,498.67 is: 3,747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.59 : 10,766.09 = 2,498.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.59/10,766.09 = 2,498.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.59x = 10,766.09 × 2,498.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.59x = 26,900,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900,893.61/7,177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.90

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