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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.62, 10,759.93 and 2,559.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.62, 10,759.93 and 2,559.54 is: 3,836.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.62 : 10,759.93 = 2,559.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.62/10,759.93 = 2,559.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.62x = 10,759.93 × 2,559.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.62x = 27,540,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,540,471.23/7,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.99

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