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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.84, 10,751.40 and 3,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.84, 10,751.40 and 3,652.20 is: 5,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.84 : 10,751.40 = 3,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.84/10,751.40 = 3,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.84x = 10,751.40 × 3,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.84x = 39,266,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,266,263.08/7,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.82

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