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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,117.24, 10,660.96 and 5,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,117.24, 10,660.96 and 5,723.04 is: 8,572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,117.24 : 10,660.96 = 5,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,117.24/10,660.96 = 5,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,117.24x = 10,660.96 × 5,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,117.24x = 61,013,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013,100.52/7,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.58

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