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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.74, 10,751.31 and 3,272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.74, 10,751.31 and 3,272.09 is: 4,907.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.74 : 10,751.31 = 3,272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.74/10,751.31 = 3,272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.74x = 10,751.31 × 3,272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.74x = 35,179,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,179,200.18/7,167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.99

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