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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.94, 10,767.15 and 3,663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.94, 10,767.15 and 3,663.78 is: 5,497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.94 : 10,767.15 = 3,663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.94/10,767.15 = 3,663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.94x = 10,767.15 × 3,663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.94x = 39,448,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,448,468.83/7,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.32

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