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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,176.47, 10,766.27 and 3,014.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,176.47, 10,766.27 and 3,014.11 is: 4,521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.47 : 10,766.27 = 3,014.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.47/10,766.27 = 3,014.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.47x = 10,766.27 × 3,014.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.47x = 32,450,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450,702.69/7,176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.82

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