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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.66, 10,751.13 and 2,786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.66, 10,751.13 and 2,786.94 is: 4,178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.66 : 10,751.13 = 2,786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.66/10,751.13 = 2,786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.66x = 10,751.13 × 2,786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.66x = 29,962,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962,754.24/7,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.52

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