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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.70, 10,757.55 and 6,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.70, 10,757.55 and 6,278.90 is: 9,418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.70 : 10,757.55 = 6,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.70/10,757.55 = 6,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.70x = 10,757.55 × 6,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.70x = 67,545,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,545,580.70/7,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.35

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