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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.14, 10,608.41 and 3,173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.14, 10,608.41 and 3,173.54 is: 4,762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.14 : 10,608.41 = 3,173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.14/10,608.41 = 3,173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.14x = 10,608.41 × 3,173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.14x = 33,666,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666,168.36/7,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.41

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