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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.38, 11,179.41 and 3,070.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.38, 11,179.41 and 3,070.90 is: 4,607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.38 : 11,179.41 = 3,070.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.38/11,179.41 = 3,070.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.38x = 11,179.41 × 3,070.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.38x = 34,330,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,330,850.17/7,451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.31

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