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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.37, 10,700.04 and 3,179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.37, 10,700.04 and 3,179.91 is: 4,771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.37 : 10,700.04 = 3,179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.37/10,700.04 = 3,179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.37x = 10,700.04 × 3,179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.37x = 34,025,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025,164.20/7,131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.20

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