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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.44, 10,991.30 and 3,166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.44, 10,991.30 and 3,166.62 is: 4,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.44 : 10,991.30 = 3,166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.44/10,991.30 = 3,166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.44x = 10,991.30 × 3,166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.44x = 34,805,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805,254.57/7,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.59

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