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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.87, 10,995.18 and 3,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.87, 10,995.18 and 3,170.28 is: 4,753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.87 : 10,995.18 = 3,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.87/10,995.18 = 3,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.87x = 10,995.18 × 3,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.87x = 34,857,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,857,799.25/7,332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.64

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