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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.67, 10,766.41 and 2,497.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.67, 10,766.41 and 2,497.59 is: 3,746.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.67 : 10,766.41 = 2,497.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.67/10,766.41 = 2,497.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.67x = 10,766.41 × 2,497.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.67x = 26,890,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,890,011.63/7,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.34

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