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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.23, 9,910.62 and 5,875.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.23, 9,910.62 and 5,875.02 is: 8,082.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.23 : 9,910.62 = 5,875.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.23/9,910.62 = 5,875.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.23x = 9,910.62 × 5,875.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.23x = 58,225,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,225,090.71/7,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.07

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