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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.99, 10,997.89 and 4,167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.99, 10,997.89 and 4,167.37 is: 6,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.99 : 10,997.89 = 4,167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.99/10,997.89 = 4,167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.99x = 10,997.89 × 4,167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.99x = 45,832,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,238.94/7,327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.41

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