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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.32, 10,756.92 and 3,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.32, 10,756.92 and 3,273.68 is: 4,911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.32 : 10,756.92 = 3,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.32/10,756.92 = 3,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.32x = 10,756.92 × 3,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.32x = 35,214,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214,713.87/7,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.18

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