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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.32, 10,754.89 and 3,474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.32, 10,754.89 and 3,474.78 is: 5,204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.32 : 10,754.89 = 3,474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.32/10,754.89 = 3,474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.32x = 10,754.89 × 3,474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.32x = 37,370,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,370,876.67/7,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.63

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