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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.96, 10,737.09 and 4,046.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.96, 10,737.09 and 4,046.31 is: 6,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.96 : 10,737.09 = 4,046.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.96/10,737.09 = 4,046.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.96x = 10,737.09 × 4,046.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.96x = 43,445,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,445,594.64/7,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.55

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