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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.70, 10,997.55 and 4,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.70, 10,997.55 and 4,211.70 is: 6,317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.70 : 10,997.55 = 4,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.70/10,997.55 = 4,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.70x = 10,997.55 × 4,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.70x = 46,318,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,318,381.34/7,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,317.55

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