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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.07, 16,313.33 and 7,171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.07, 16,313.33 and 7,171.07 is: 10,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.07 : 16,313.33 = 7,171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.07/16,313.33 = 7,171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.07x = 16,313.33 × 7,171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.07x = 116,983,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,983,967.72/10,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.03

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