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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.88, 10,605.03 and 3,171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.88, 10,605.03 and 3,171.29 is: 4,759.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.88 : 10,605.03 = 3,171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.88/10,605.03 = 3,171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.88x = 10,605.03 × 3,171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.88x = 33,631,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,631,560.67/7,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.04

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