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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.99, 10,770.57 and 5,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.99, 10,770.57 and 5,950.26 is: 8,910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.99 : 10,770.57 = 5,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.99/10,770.57 = 5,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.99x = 10,770.57 × 5,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.99x = 64,087,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,087,691.85/7,191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.98

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