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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.77, 10,761.86 and 3,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.77, 10,761.86 and 3,011.46 is: 4,518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.77 : 10,761.86 = 3,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.77/10,761.86 = 3,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.77x = 10,761.86 × 3,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.77x = 32,408,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408,878.09/7,171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.95

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