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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.97, 10,972.55 and 6,317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.97, 10,972.55 and 6,317.59 is: 9,430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.97 : 10,972.55 = 6,317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.97/10,972.55 = 6,317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.97x = 10,972.55 × 6,317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.97x = 69,320,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,320,072.15/7,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.06

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