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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.36, 10,759.69 and 3,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.36, 10,759.69 and 3,010 is: 4,516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.36 : 10,759.69 = 3,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.36/10,759.69 = 3,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.36x = 10,759.69 × 3,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.36x = 32,386,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,386,666.90/7,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.74

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