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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.06, 10,753.86 and 3,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.06, 10,753.86 and 3,273.54 is: 4,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.06 : 10,753.86 = 3,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.06/10,753.86 = 3,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.06x = 10,753.86 × 3,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.06x = 35,203,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203,190.86/7,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.75

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