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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.74, 10,760.27 and 3,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.74, 10,760.27 and 3,010.38 is: 4,517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.74 : 10,760.27 = 3,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.74/10,760.27 = 3,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.74x = 10,760.27 × 3,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.74x = 32,392,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392,486.55/7,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.32

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