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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.29, 10,996.25 and 3,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.29, 10,996.25 and 3,170.76 is: 4,756.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.29 : 10,996.25 = 3,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.29/10,996.25 = 3,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.29x = 10,996.25 × 3,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.29x = 34,866,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,866,453.80/7,330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.49

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