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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.32, 10,595.28 and 3,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.32, 10,595.28 and 3,170.46 is: 4,755.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.32 : 10,595.28 = 3,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.32/10,595.28 = 3,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.32x = 10,595.28 × 3,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.32x = 33,591,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,591,911.43/7,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.82

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