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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,094.92, 10,666.42 and 5,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,094.92, 10,666.42 and 5,717.92 is: 8,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,094.92 : 10,666.42 = 5,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,094.92/10,666.42 = 5,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,094.92x = 10,666.42 × 5,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,094.92x = 60,989,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,989,736.25/7,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.25

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