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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.26, 10,111.77 and 4,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.26, 10,111.77 and 4,183.38 is: 5,773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.26 : 10,111.77 = 4,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.26/10,111.77 = 4,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.26x = 10,111.77 × 4,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.26x = 42,301,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,301,376.38/7,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.15

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