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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.80, 11,171.70 and 6,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.80, 11,171.70 and 6,670.20 is: 10,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.80 : 11,171.70 = 6,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.80/11,171.70 = 6,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.80x = 11,171.70 × 6,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.80x = 74,517,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,517,473.34/7,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.30

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