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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.94, 10,742.01 and 3,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.94, 10,742.01 and 3,269.98 is: 4,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.94 : 10,742.01 = 3,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.94/10,742.01 = 3,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.94x = 10,742.01 × 3,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.94x = 35,126,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,126,157.86/7,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.40

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