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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.27, 10,106.17 and 3,966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.27, 10,106.17 and 3,966.09 is: 5,473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.27 : 10,106.17 = 3,966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.27/10,106.17 = 3,966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.27x = 10,106.17 × 3,966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.27x = 40,081,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,081,959.94/7,323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.23

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