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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.83, 10,972.60 and 4,197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.83, 10,972.60 and 4,197.35 is: 6,297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.83 : 10,972.60 = 4,197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.83/10,972.60 = 4,197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.83x = 10,972.60 × 4,197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.83x = 46,055,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055,859.55/7,313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,297.09

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