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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.54, 10,111.97 and 4,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.54, 10,111.97 and 4,183.73 is: 5,773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.54 : 10,111.97 = 4,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.54/10,111.97 = 4,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.54x = 10,111.97 × 4,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.54x = 42,305,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305,752.25/7,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.53

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