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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.69, 10,603.68 and 3,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.69, 10,603.68 and 3,170.32 is: 4,757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.69 : 10,603.68 = 3,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.69/10,603.68 = 3,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.69x = 10,603.68 × 3,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.69x = 33,617,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,617,058.78/7,066.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.12

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