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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.55, 10,754.58 and 3,274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.55, 10,754.58 and 3,274.04 is: 4,910.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.55 : 10,754.58 = 3,274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.55/10,754.58 = 3,274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.55x = 10,754.58 × 3,274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.55x = 35,210,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210,925.10/7,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.49

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