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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.06, 10,747.35 and 3,706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.06, 10,747.35 and 3,706.74 is: 5,558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.06 : 10,747.35 = 3,706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.06/10,747.35 = 3,706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.06x = 10,747.35 × 3,706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.06x = 39,837,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,837,632.14/7,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.43

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