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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.49, 10,790.82 and 5,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.49, 10,790.82 and 5,963.76 is: 8,931.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.49 : 10,790.82 = 5,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.49/10,790.82 = 5,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.49x = 10,790.82 × 5,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.49x = 64,353,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,353,860.68/7,205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.23

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