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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.60, 10,767.51 and 3,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.60, 10,767.51 and 3,283.14 is: 4,923.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.60 : 10,767.51 = 3,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.60/10,767.51 = 3,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.60x = 10,767.51 × 3,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.60x = 35,351,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,351,242.78/7,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.85

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