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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,070.72, 10,607.28 and 3,177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,070.72, 10,607.28 and 3,177.86 is: 4,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.72 : 10,607.28 = 3,177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.72/10,607.28 = 3,177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.72x = 10,607.28 × 3,177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.72x = 33,708,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,708,450.82/7,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,767.33

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