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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.32, 10,770.16 and 2,501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.32, 10,770.16 and 2,501.39 is: 3,751.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.32 : 10,770.16 = 2,501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.32/10,770.16 = 2,501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.32x = 10,770.16 × 2,501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.32x = 26,940,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,940,370.52/7,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.97

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