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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.01, 10,974.96 and 3,381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.01, 10,974.96 and 3,381.50 is: 5,065.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.01 : 10,974.96 = 3,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.01/10,974.96 = 3,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.01x = 10,974.96 × 3,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.01x = 37,111,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,111,854.68/7,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.07

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