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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.30, 10,974.07 and 3,163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.30, 10,974.07 and 3,163.27 is: 4,741.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.30 : 10,974.07 = 3,163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.30/10,974.07 = 3,163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.30x = 10,974.07 × 3,163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.30x = 34,713,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,713,946.41/7,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.50

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