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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.87, 10,107.63 and 7,044.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.87, 10,107.63 and 7,044.05 is: 9,717.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.87 : 10,107.63 = 7,044.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.87/10,107.63 = 7,044.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.87x = 10,107.63 × 7,044.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.87x = 71,198,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,198,600.56/7,326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.46

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