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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.75, 10,771.92 and 3,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.75, 10,771.92 and 3,671.64 is: 5,508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.75 : 10,771.92 = 3,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.75/10,771.92 = 3,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.75x = 10,771.92 × 3,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.75x = 39,550,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550,612.35/7,179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.63

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