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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.23, 10,753.72 and 3,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.23, 10,753.72 and 3,014.93 is: 4,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.23 : 10,753.72 = 3,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.23/10,753.72 = 3,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.23x = 10,753.72 × 3,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.23x = 32,421,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421,713.04/7,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.71

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