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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.65, 10,995.50 and 3,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.65, 10,995.50 and 3,167.73 is: 4,751.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.65 : 10,995.50 = 3,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.65/10,995.50 = 3,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.65x = 10,995.50 × 3,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.65x = 34,830,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,830,759.38/7,330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.39

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