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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.77, 10,772.88 and 3,478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.77, 10,772.88 and 3,478.68 is: 5,218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.77 : 10,772.88 = 3,478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.77/10,772.88 = 3,478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.77x = 10,772.88 × 3,478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.77x = 37,475,402.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,475,402.20/7,180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.86

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