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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.97, 11,365.06 and 7,297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.97, 11,365.06 and 7,297.86 is: 10,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.97 : 11,365.06 = 7,297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.97/11,365.06 = 7,297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.97x = 11,365.06 × 7,297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.97x = 82,940,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,940,616.77/7,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.75

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