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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178.14, 10,766.49 and 2,497.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178.14, 10,766.49 and 2,497.69 is: 3,746.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178.14 : 10,766.49 = 2,497.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178.14/10,766.49 = 2,497.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178.14x = 10,766.49 × 2,497.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178.14x = 26,891,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,891,354.41/7,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.28

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