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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.73, 10,967.55 and 5,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.73, 10,967.55 and 5,997.09 is: 8,974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.73 : 10,967.55 = 5,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.73/10,967.55 = 5,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.73x = 10,967.55 × 5,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.73x = 65,773,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,773,384.43/7,328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.73

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