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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.84, 10,759.02 and 3,472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.84, 10,759.02 and 3,472.78 is: 5,210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.84 : 10,759.02 = 3,472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.84/10,759.02 = 3,472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.84x = 10,759.02 × 3,472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.84x = 37,363,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363,709.48/7,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.51

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