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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.17, 10,762.76 and 3,283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.17, 10,762.76 and 3,283.93 is: 4,925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.17 : 10,762.76 = 3,283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.17/10,762.76 = 3,283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.17x = 10,762.76 × 3,283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.17x = 35,344,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,344,150.45/7,175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.90

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