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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.96, 10,759.56 and 3,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.96, 10,759.56 and 3,274.24 is: 4,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.96 : 10,759.56 = 3,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.96/10,759.56 = 3,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.96x = 10,759.56 × 3,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.96x = 35,229,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,229,381.73/7,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.10

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