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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178.42, 10,763.68 and 2,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178.42, 10,763.68 and 2,673.20 is: 4,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178.42 : 10,763.68 = 2,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178.42/10,763.68 = 2,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178.42x = 10,763.68 × 2,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178.42x = 28,773,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,773,469.38/7,178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.33

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