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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.64, 10,367.92 and 4,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.64, 10,367.92 and 4,327 is: 5,970.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.64 : 10,367.92 = 4,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.64/10,367.92 = 4,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.64x = 10,367.92 × 4,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.64x = 44,861,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,861,989.84/7,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,970.74

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