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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.54, 10,805.31 and 5,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.54, 10,805.31 and 5,562.48 is: 8,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.54 : 10,805.31 = 5,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.54/10,805.31 = 5,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.54x = 10,805.31 × 5,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.54x = 60,104,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,104,320.77/7,203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.72

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