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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.38, 10,995.77 and 3,170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.38, 10,995.77 and 3,170.27 is: 4,754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.38 : 10,995.77 = 3,170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.38/10,995.77 = 3,170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.38x = 10,995.77 × 3,170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.38x = 34,859,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,859,595.17/7,331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.85

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