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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.65, 10,951.25 and 5,357.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.65, 10,951.25 and 5,357.43 is: 8,006.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.65 : 10,951.25 = 5,357.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.65/10,951.25 = 5,357.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.65x = 10,951.25 × 5,357.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.65x = 58,670,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,670,558.64/7,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.73

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