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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.10, 9,926.55 and 5,868.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.10, 9,926.55 and 5,868.66 is: 8,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.10 : 9,926.55 = 5,868.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.10/9,926.55 = 5,868.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.10x = 9,926.55 × 5,868.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.10x = 58,255,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,255,546.92/7,199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.06

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