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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.84, 10,997.04 and 6,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.84, 10,997.04 and 6,163.20 is: 9,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.84 : 10,997.04 = 6,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.84/10,997.04 = 6,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.84x = 10,997.04 × 6,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.84x = 67,776,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,776,956.93/7,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.93

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