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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.23, 10,702.58 and 5,705.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.23, 10,702.58 and 5,705.01 is: 8,522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.23 : 10,702.58 = 5,705.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.23/10,702.58 = 5,705.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.23x = 10,702.58 × 5,705.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.23x = 61,058,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058,297.40/7,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.67

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