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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.62, 11,043.26 and 7,170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.62, 11,043.26 and 7,170.58 is: 10,775.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.62 : 11,043.26 = 7,170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.62/11,043.26 = 7,170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.62x = 11,043.26 × 7,170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.62x = 79,186,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,186,579.29/7,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.71

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