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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.80, 10,991.70 and 7,206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.80, 10,991.70 and 7,206.30 is: 10,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.80 : 10,991.70 = 7,206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.80/10,991.70 = 7,206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.80x = 10,991.70 × 7,206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.80x = 79,209,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,209,487.71/7,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,809.45

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