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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.34, 10,997.79 and 6,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.34, 10,997.79 and 6,163.70 is: 9,243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.34 : 10,997.79 = 6,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.34/10,997.79 = 6,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.34x = 10,997.79 × 6,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.34x = 67,787,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,787,078.22/7,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.68

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