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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.71, 11,322.03 and 3,170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.71, 11,322.03 and 3,170.78 is: 4,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.71 : 11,322.03 = 3,170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.71/11,322.03 = 3,170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.71x = 11,322.03 × 3,170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.71x = 35,899,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899,593.82/7,555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.32

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