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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.08, 9,733.80 and 5,852.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.08, 9,733.80 and 5,852.98 is: 8,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.08 : 9,733.80 = 5,852.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.08/9,733.80 = 5,852.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.08x = 9,733.80 × 5,852.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.08x = 56,971,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,971,736.72/7,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.15

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