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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.53, 10,897.75 and 4,341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.53, 10,897.75 and 4,341.63 is: 6,512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.53 : 10,897.75 = 4,341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.53/10,897.75 = 4,341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.53x = 10,897.75 × 4,341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.53x = 47,313,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,313,976.62/7,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.12

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