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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.70, 10,967.55 and 5,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.70, 10,967.55 and 5,124.70 is: 7,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.70 : 10,967.55 = 5,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.70/10,967.55 = 5,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.70x = 10,967.55 × 5,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.70x = 56,205,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,205,403.49/7,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.05

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