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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.26, 10,753.29 and 3,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.26, 10,753.29 and 3,473.71 is: 5,203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.26 : 10,753.29 = 3,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.26/10,753.29 = 3,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.26x = 10,753.29 × 3,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.26x = 37,353,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,353,784.12/7,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.02

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