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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.62, 10,767.58 and 3,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.62, 10,767.58 and 3,015.30 is: 4,524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.62 : 10,767.58 = 3,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.62/10,767.58 = 3,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.62x = 10,767.58 × 3,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.62x = 32,467,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,467,483.97/7,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.69

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