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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.23, 10,973.28 and 3,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.23, 10,973.28 and 3,759.96 is: 5,630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.23 : 10,973.28 = 3,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.23/10,973.28 = 3,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.23x = 10,973.28 × 3,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.23x = 41,259,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259,020.20/7,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.92

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