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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.23, 10,781.46 and 5,718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.23, 10,781.46 and 5,718.96 is: 8,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.23 : 10,781.46 = 5,718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.23/10,781.46 = 5,718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.23x = 10,781.46 × 5,718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.23x = 61,658,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658,738.48/7,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.02

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