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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.03, 10,105.72 and 6,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.03, 10,105.72 and 6,306.72 is: 8,698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.03 : 10,105.72 = 6,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.03/10,105.72 = 6,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.03x = 10,105.72 × 6,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.03x = 63,733,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,733,940.88/7,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.47

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