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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.96, 10,936.66 and 4,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.96, 10,936.66 and 4,173.28 is: 6,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.96 : 10,936.66 = 4,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.96/10,936.66 = 4,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.96x = 10,936.66 × 4,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.96x = 45,641,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,641,744.44/7,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.04

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