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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.89, 10,997.15 and 4,053.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.89, 10,997.15 and 4,053.38 is: 6,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.89 : 10,997.15 = 4,053.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.89/10,997.15 = 4,053.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.89x = 10,997.15 × 4,053.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.89x = 44,575,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,575,552.61/7,343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,069.75

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