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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.13, 10,997.64 and 4,209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.13, 10,997.64 and 4,209.63 is: 6,317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.13 : 10,997.64 = 4,209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.13/10,997.64 = 4,209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.13x = 10,997.64 × 4,209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.13x = 46,295,995.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,295,995.27/7,328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,317.57

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