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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.30, 10,759.68 and 3,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.30, 10,759.68 and 3,011.04 is: 4,518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.30 : 10,759.68 = 3,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.30/10,759.68 = 3,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.30x = 10,759.68 × 3,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.30x = 32,397,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,397,826.87/7,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.34

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