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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.76, 10,755.54 and 3,475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.76, 10,755.54 and 3,475.21 is: 5,205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.76 : 10,755.54 = 3,475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.76/10,755.54 = 3,475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.76x = 10,755.54 × 3,475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.76x = 37,377,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,377,760.16/7,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.27

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