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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.55, 10,994.36 and 4,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.55, 10,994.36 and 4,040.36 is: 6,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.55 : 10,994.36 = 4,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.55/10,994.36 = 4,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.55x = 10,994.36 × 4,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.55x = 44,421,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421,172.37/7,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.21

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