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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.14, 10,971.96 and 4,394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.14, 10,971.96 and 4,394.99 is: 6,584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.14 : 10,971.96 = 4,394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.14/10,971.96 = 4,394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.14x = 10,971.96 × 4,394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.14x = 48,221,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221,665.43/7,323.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.83

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