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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.17, 10,770.53 and 2,499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.17, 10,770.53 and 2,499.99 is: 3,750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.17 : 10,770.53 = 2,499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.17/10,770.53 = 2,499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.17x = 10,770.53 × 2,499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.17x = 26,926,204.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,926,204.79/7,180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.08

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