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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.01, 10,996.16 and 3,171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.01, 10,996.16 and 3,171.29 is: 4,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.01 : 10,996.16 = 3,171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.01/10,996.16 = 3,171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.01x = 10,996.16 × 3,171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.01x = 34,871,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871,941.41/7,330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.42

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