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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.74, 10,766.54 and 4,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.74, 10,766.54 and 4,253.94 is: 6,380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.74 : 10,766.54 = 4,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.74/10,766.54 = 4,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.74x = 10,766.54 × 4,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.74x = 45,800,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,800,215.17/7,177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.87

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