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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.73, 10,987.33 and 3,163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.73, 10,987.33 and 3,163.97 is: 4,746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.73 : 10,987.33 = 3,163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.73/10,987.33 = 3,163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.73x = 10,987.33 × 3,163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.73x = 34,763,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,763,582.50/7,324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.06

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