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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.14, 10,767.99 and 2,498.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.14, 10,767.99 and 2,498.69 is: 3,747.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.14 : 10,767.99 = 2,498.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.14/10,767.99 = 2,498.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.14x = 10,767.99 × 2,498.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.14x = 26,905,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,905,868.93/7,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.78

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