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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.93, 10,619.67 and 5,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.93, 10,619.67 and 5,774.25 is: 8,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.93 : 10,619.67 = 5,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.93/10,619.67 = 5,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.93x = 10,619.67 × 5,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.93x = 61,320,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,320,629.50/7,078.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.42

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