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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.74, 10,927.35 and 4,167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.74, 10,927.35 and 4,167.06 is: 6,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.74 : 10,927.35 = 4,167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.74/10,927.35 = 4,167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.74x = 10,927.35 × 4,167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.74x = 45,534,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,534,885.35/7,291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,244.73

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