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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.37, 10,995.93 and 3,170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.37, 10,995.93 and 3,170.78 is: 4,754.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.37 : 10,995.93 = 3,170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.37/10,995.93 = 3,170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.37x = 10,995.93 × 3,170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.37x = 34,865,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,865,619.95/7,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.38

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