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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.53, 10,759.97 and 3,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.53, 10,759.97 and 3,010.23 is: 4,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.53 : 10,759.97 = 3,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.53/10,759.97 = 3,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.53x = 10,759.97 × 3,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.53x = 32,389,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389,992.02/7,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.10

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